Train Edinburgh to Ayr from £44 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Ayr takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly train service 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.

2h 33m
Duration: 87 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

9:26 PM → 11:53 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
10:59 PM → 9:52 AM
Arrives next day
10h 53m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

10:27 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
12:26 PM → 3:20 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 5:21 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 7:21 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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