The average train between East Renfrewshire and Edinburgh takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from East Renfrewshire 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 East Renfrewshire and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Renfrewshire is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from East Renfrewshire to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from East Renfrewshire station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
East Renfrewshire to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Patterton station.
East Renfrewshire to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between East Renfrewshire and Edinburgh is 74.4 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Patterton to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central in around 2h 12m.