The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Thornton takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thornton. 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Thornton. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Thornton at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Gateway and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Thornton station via Glenrothes with Thornton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thornton train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Gateway station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thornton train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Glenrothes with Thornton station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Thornton is 27.8 km. The road distance is 44 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Gateway to Glenrothes with Thornton hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 49 min.