- Distance: 30.9 mi
- Duration: 1h 2m
The average train between Thornton and Edinburgh takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is an hourly train service from Thornton 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 Thornton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thornton is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thornton station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Thornton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.
Thornton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Thornton to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Thornton and Edinburgh is 24 km. The road distance is 50 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
