Ayr (Station) to Edinburgh Trains

Ayr (Station) to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr (Station) and Edinburgh takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ayr (Station) 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.

2h 7m
Duration: 88 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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2h 6m

£24–56

Ayr (Station) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Ayr (Station) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr (Station) is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

9:36 PM → 11:34 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
10:05 PM → 12:07 AM
Arrives next day
2h 2m • 1 change
10:33 PM → 12:33 AM
Arrives next day
2h • 1 change
11:05 PM → 6:47 AM
Arrives next day
7h 42m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:04 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:15 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr (Station) 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.