The average train between East Kilbride and Edinburgh Castle takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Castle. 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 East Kilbride and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Edinburgh Castle station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
East Kilbride to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
East Kilbride to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between East Kilbride and Edinburgh Castle is 64.3 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Castle via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 55m.