The average train between Scotland and Edinburgh takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Scotland 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 every 30 minutes between Scotland and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh 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 Scotland station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Scotland to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Scotland and Edinburgh is 108.6 km. The road distance is 75 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.
