The average train between Edinburgh and RRS Discovery takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to RRS Discovery. 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 RRS Discovery. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:00 PM which arrives into RRS Discovery at 12:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at RRS Discovery station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Edinburgh to RRS Discovery train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to RRS Discovery train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.
Book your Edinburgh to RRS Discovery train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and RRS Discovery is 57.9 km. The road distance is 94 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee hourly. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Three other operators also service this route.