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Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle trains

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The average train between Midlothian and Edinburgh Castle takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. There is an hourly train service from Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28 min
Duration
12 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Midlothian to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run hourly between Midlothian and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Midlothian is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 25 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 31 min • Direct
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    train train 29 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 30 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 29 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 25 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 12 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Midlothian, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Gorebridge to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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