The average train between Ayr and Edinburgh takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ayr 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 Ayr and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Ayr to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Ayr and Edinburgh is 105.2 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 6m.
