The average train between Giffnock and Edinburgh takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Giffnock to Edinburgh. 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 hourly between Giffnock and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Giffnock is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Giffnock to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Giffnock station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Giffnock to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Giffnock to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Giffnock and Edinburgh is 70.4 km. The road distance is 82 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Two other operators also service this route.