Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ayr Trains

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Ayr takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh Waverley Station 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.

2h 34m
Duration: 87 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 39m

£32–72

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley Station is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

3:56 PM → 6:23 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
4:25 PM → 6:52 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
4:57 PM → 7:23 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
5:56 PM → 8:24 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:27 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
12:26 PM → 3:20 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 5:21 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 7:21 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 26m • 1 change

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