Taking the train from Edinburgh to Uddingston

So you’re considering going from Edinburgh to Uddingston by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Edinburgh and Uddingston

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £10.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Edinburgh and Uddingston

If you are taking the train from Edinburgh to Uddingston, you will have 22 trains each day (with a departure every 53 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:51. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:59. On weekends, the first train departs at 08:26, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:57.

Travel time and distance between Edinburgh and Uddingston

The route’s fastest journey takes 54 minutes, covering a total of 58 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Edinburgh and Uddingston?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Edinburgh to Uddingston

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Uddingston city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Edinburgh to Uddingston by train?

The trip from Edinburgh to Uddingston covers a distance of 58 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Edinburgh to Uddingston?

The lowest price on this route is £10.00. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

How far in advance can I book my Edinburgh to Uddingston train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Edinburgh to Uddingston by train?

The fastest journey is 54 minutes.