Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ardrossan Trains

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ardrossan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Ardrossan takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ardrossan. 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 42m
Duration: 77 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 2m

£27–62

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ardrossan train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley Station is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

12:57 PM → 3:02 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 4:02 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 5:02 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
3:59 PM → 6:21 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:58 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:58 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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