Train Musselburgh to Ayr from £47 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Musselburgh and Ayr takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Musselburgh to Ayr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 16m
Duration: 92 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
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Musselburgh to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Musselburgh and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Musselburgh is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

3:17 PM → 6:05 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
4:45 PM → 7:23 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
5:37 PM → 8:22 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
5:49 PM → 8:52 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 13, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:57 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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