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It takes an average of 2h 24m to travel from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 58 miles (94 km). There are normally 31 trains per day travelling from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £20.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:12 | |
| Departure station | Port Glasgow | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 1h 44m | |
| Distance | 58 miles (94 km) | |
| Frequency | 31 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £20.20 | |
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Travelling from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
Looking to travel from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 24 minutes to travel from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 44 minutes though. You'll usually find 31 trains per day running along the 58 miles (94 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Edinburgh (Waverley), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with ScotRail or CrossCountry to get to Edinburgh (Waverley) – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £20.20.
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Cheap train tickets from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley)
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Port Glasgow to Edinburgh (Waverley) is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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