The average train between West Kilbride and Edinburgh takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from West Kilbride to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between West Kilbride and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Kilbride is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Kilbride to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from West Kilbride station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
West Kilbride to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from West Kilbride station.
West Kilbride to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between West Kilbride and Edinburgh is 107.6 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from West Kilbride to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central in around 2h 43m.