The average train between Clarkston and Edinburgh takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Clarkston 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 Clarkston and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Clarkston is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Clarkston to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Clarkston station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Clarkston to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Clarkston to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Clarkston to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Clarkston and Edinburgh is 69.8 km. The road distance is 84 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.