The average train between Girvan and Edinburgh takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Girvan to Edinburgh. 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 Girvan and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Girvan is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Girvan to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Girvan station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Girvan to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Girvan to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Girvan to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Girvan and Edinburgh is 130.8 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Girvan to Edinburgh Waverley via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 3h 25m.