The average train between Edinburgh and West Kilbride takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to West Kilbride. 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 West Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:57 PM which arrives into West Kilbride at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at West Kilbride station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Edinburgh to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at West Kilbride station.
Book your Edinburgh to West Kilbride train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and West Kilbride is 107.6 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to West Kilbride via Glasgow Central in around 3h.