The average train between Edinburgh and Giffnock takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Giffnock. 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 and Giffnock. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Giffnock at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Giffnock. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Giffnock station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Edinburgh to Giffnock train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Giffnock train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Giffnock station.
Book your Edinburgh to Giffnock train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper and ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Giffnock is 70.4 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Giffnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 35m.
