The average train between Skelmorlie and Edinburgh takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Skelmorlie 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 Skelmorlie and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skelmorlie is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Skelmorlie station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Skelmorlie to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wemyss Bay station.
Skelmorlie to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Skelmorlie and Edinburgh is 105.7 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 18m.