Train Edinburgh to West Kilbride from £41 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

2h 53m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Hourly
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Edinburgh to West Kilbride train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

2:55 PM → 5:34 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
3:59 PM → 6:04 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
4:58 PM → 7:36 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
5:59 PM → 8:36 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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