- Distance: 12.6 mi
- Duration: 17 min
The average train between Edinburgh and West Lothian takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to West Lothian. 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 30 minutes between Edinburgh and West Lothian. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:56 PM which arrives into West Lothian at 12:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. 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 West Lothian station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Edinburgh to West Lothian train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to West Lothian train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Uphall station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and West Lothian is 19.3 km. The road distance is 20 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Uphall every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 18 min.
