Train Ardrossan to Edinburgh from £40 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ardrossan and Edinburgh takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Ardrossan 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.

1h 50m
Duration: 78 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best

Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh

2h 7m

£34–64

Ardrossan to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Ardrossan and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:51 AM → 9:45 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:39 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:33 AM
2h • 1 change
10:51 AM → 12:36 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:51 AM → 9:45 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:39 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:33 AM
2h • 1 change
10:51 AM → 12:36 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:51 AM → 9:45 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:39 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:33 AM
2h • 1 change
10:51 AM → 12:36 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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