The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Ayr takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ayr. 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ayr? 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ayr train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ayr train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Ayr station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Ayr is 96.1 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Ayr via Haymarket, Haymarket, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 21m.