The average train between Glasgow and Midlothian takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Glasgow to Midlothian. 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 Glasgow and Midlothian. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Midlothian at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Midlothian station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Glasgow to Midlothian train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to Midlothian train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Gorebridge station.
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The distance between Glasgow and Midlothian is 73.4 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Gorebridge via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 43m.