The average train between Edinburgh and Sanquhar takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Sanquhar. 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 3 hours between Edinburgh and Sanquhar. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Sanquhar at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Sanquhar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sanquhar. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Sanquhar station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Edinburgh to Sanquhar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Sanquhar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Sanquhar station.
Book your Edinburgh to Sanquhar train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Sanquhar is 79.4 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sanquhar via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 21m.