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Irvine to Edinburgh Waverley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Irvine and Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Irvine to Edinburgh Waverley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 48m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 48m
£20–49

Irvine to Edinburgh Waverley train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Irvine and Edinburgh Waverley. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Waverley at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 43m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 37m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 42m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 5m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 45m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 29m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 44m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 46m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 40m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Irvine to Edinburgh Waverley? 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.

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  • Distance: 76.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland?

You can take a train from Irvine to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 48m.

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