Train Ayr to Edinburgh from £44 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Edinburgh takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is an hourly train service 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.

2h 32m
Duration: 87 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 39m

£30–72

Ayr to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1:05 PM → 3:12 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 4:14 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 5:08 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 5:12 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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