The average train between George Square and Edinburgh Castle takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from George Square to Edinburgh Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between George Square and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from George Square is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:33 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from George Square station and arriving at Edinburgh Castle station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
George Square to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
George Square to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between George Square and Edinburgh Castle is 66.2 km. The road distance is 77 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.
