Edinburgh to East Ayrshire Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and East Ayrshire takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to East Ayrshire. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 2m
Duration: 83 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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3h 28m

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Edinburgh to East Ayrshire train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and East Ayrshire. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:57 PM which arrives into East Ayrshire at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:30 PM → 11:09 PM
2h 39m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

12:26 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:24 PM → 11:00 PM
2h 36m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:58 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 4:09 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:58 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 4:09 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:58 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 4:09 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:58 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 4:09 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:58 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 4:09 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to East Ayrshire? 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.