Ayr to Edinburgh Waverley Station Trains

Ayr to Edinburgh Waverley Station trains

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The average train between Ayr and Edinburgh Waverley Station takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Ayr to Edinburgh Waverley Station. 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 32m
Duration: 87 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 39m

£31–73

Ayr to Edinburgh Waverley Station train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Edinburgh Waverley Station. 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 Waverley Station at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:05 PM → 8:11 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
6:35 PM → 9:01 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:05 PM → 9:52 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:03 PM → 10:50 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 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, August 17, 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, August 18, 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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