The average train between Neilston and Edinburgh takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Neilston 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 Neilston and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neilston is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Neilston to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Neilston station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Neilston to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Neilston station.
Neilston to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Neilston and Edinburgh is 79 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Neilston to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central in around 2h 20m.