The average train between Edinburgh and Maybole takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Maybole. 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Maybole. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Maybole at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Maybole? 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 Maybole. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Maybole station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Edinburgh to Maybole train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Maybole train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Maybole is 114.3 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Maybole via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 3h 18m.