The average train between Ayr and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Ayr 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 Ayr and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
The distance between Ayr and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 96.1 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Edinburgh Airport via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, and Haymarket in around 3h 2m.