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Trip Overview

The average train between Ardrossan and Edinburgh takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Ardrossan 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.

1h 52m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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  1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2h 5m
£20–50

Ardrossan to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Ardrossan and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 54m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 48m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ardrossan to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 5m.

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