The average train between Ardrossan and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 Ardrossan and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 Airport (EDI) at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Ardrossan to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
The distance between Ardrossan and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 96.9 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Edinburgh Airport via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, and Haymarket in around 3h 1m.