The average train between Port Glasgow and Edinburgh takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh. 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 Port Glasgow and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Glasgow is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Port Glasgow station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Port Glasgow to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Port Glasgow station.
Port Glasgow to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Port Glasgow and Edinburgh is 93 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 45m.