The average train between Maybole and Edinburgh takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Maybole 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 Maybole and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maybole is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maybole to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Maybole station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Maybole to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Maybole to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Maybole and Edinburgh is 114.3 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Maybole to Edinburgh Waverley via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 35m.