The average train between Edinburgh and Ayr takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to Ayr. 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 Edinburgh and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Ayr at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Edinburgh to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Edinburgh to Ayr train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Ayr is 105.2 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 12m.
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