Ayr (Station) to Edinburgh Trains

Ayr (Station) to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Ayr (Station) and Edinburgh takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is an hourly train service 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 31m
Duration: 87 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 39m

£33–72

Ayr (Station) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr (Station) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr (Station) is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

9:05 PM → 11:31 PM
2h 26m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 1:54 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 3:53 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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