The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Ayr
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Ayr is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Ayr will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Ayr without transferring at least once.
Y39291+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+
Y38844
Y39720 · Y38871
Y39402+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+
Y38875
Y38630 · Y38875
Y38618 · Y38860
Y39306+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+
Y38848
Y39711 · Y38856
Y39276+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+
Y38840
Y39291+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+
Y38844
Y39716 · Y38864Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Ayr
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Ayr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€31 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Ayr train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Ayr trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y39399+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ Y38940 | On time 12:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h21 | 2:21 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
W74863 · Y38948 | On time 12:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h54 | 3:20 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 1 transfer | |
Y39407+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W72756 | On time 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h23 | 2:53 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
Y39415+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ Y38948 | On time 1:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h20 | 3:20 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
Y39423+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W72762 | On time 1:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 3:54 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
Y39431+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ Y38956 | On time 2:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h21 | 4:21 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
W74876 · Y38972 | On time 2:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h55 | 5:21 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 1 transfer | |
Y39439+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W72766 | On time 2:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 4:54 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
Y39447+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ Y38972 | On time 3:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h21 | 5:21 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
Y39455+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W72769 | On time 3:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 5:54 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
Y39463+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ Y38988 | On time 4:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h20 | 6:20 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
W74887 · Y38990 | On time 4:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h55 | 7:21 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 1 transfer | |
Y39472+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W72772 | On time 4:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h23 | 6:53 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
Y39482+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ Y38990 | On time 5:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h21 | 7:21 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
Y39222+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W72775 | On time 5:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h23 | 7:53 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
Y39242+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W72778 | On time 6:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h23 | 8:53 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
O58454+ W72781 | On time 7:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h39 | 9:52 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 1 transfer | |
Y39265 · W72781 | On time 7:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h22 | 9:52 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 1 transfer | |
W74912 · W72789 | On time 8:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h28 | 11:54 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 1 transfer | |
Y39296 · W72785 | On time 8:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h22 | 10:52 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 1 transfer | |
Y39276+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ Y38840 | On time 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 10:24 AM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
Y39291+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ Y38844 | On time 8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h25 | 10:55 AM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
Y39708 · Y38848 | On time 8:57 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h25 | 11:22 AM Ayr station (AYR) | 1 transfer | |
Y39306+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ Y38848 | On time 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h22 | 11:22 AM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
Y39322+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ Y38851 | On time 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h26 | 11:56 AM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
Y39711 · Y38856 | On time 9:59 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h23 | 12:22 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 1 transfer | |
Y38618 · Y38860 | On time 10:20 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h35 | 12:55 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 1 transfer | |
Y39716 · Y38864 | On time 10:59 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h25 | 1:24 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 1 transfer | |
Y39377+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ Y38867 | On time 11:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h37 | 1:52 PM Ayr station (AYR) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Ayr
Trains from Edinburgh to Ayr run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 22:07 |
Train companies: ScotRail, CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country from Edinburgh to Ayr trainsScotRail, CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh and Ayr from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Ayr
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Ayr by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ayr, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Ayr
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:15 Saturday 05:30 - 23:15 Sunday 08:40 - 23:05 Proposal to alter hours
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent, PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platforms 1,2 & 3 - connecting footbridge with stairs or access from street to platform 4. Alternative route is available by going outside the station over the roadbridge Blue Badge parking bays: 7
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Station Road, which leads into Platform 4 car park
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off at the public bus stop on Prestwick Road.
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