Train Edinburgh to Ardrossan from £39 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Ardrossan takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Ardrossan. 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 43m
Duration: 77 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 2m

£26–61

Edinburgh to Ardrossan train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

5:26 PM → 8:02 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
7:00 PM → 9:02 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:30 PM → 10:02 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
10:57 PM → 7:04 AM
Arrives next day
8h 7m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

6:58 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

6:58 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

6:58 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

6:58 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 19m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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