The average train between Edinburgh and Auchinleck takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Auchinleck. 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 3 hours between Edinburgh and Auchinleck. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Auchinleck at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 45m • 1 change

2h 42m • 1 change
Arrives next day

9h 12m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 11m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 18m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 11m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 18m • 1 change

2h 14m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 11m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 18m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 11m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 18m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Auchinleck? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Auchinleck. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Auchinleck station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Edinburgh to Auchinleck train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Auchinleck train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Auchinleck station.
Book your Edinburgh to Auchinleck train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Auchinleck is 87 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Auchinleck via Glasgow Central in around 3h 30m.