Edinburgh to Ayr (Station) Trains

Edinburgh to Ayr (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Ayr (Station) takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Ayr (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 1m
Duration: 88 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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2h 11m

£26–71

Edinburgh to Ayr (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Ayr (Station). The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Ayr (Station) at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

8:45 PM → 10:51 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
9:15 PM → 11:22 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
9:45 PM → 11:53 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
10:15 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:55 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:55 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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