How to travel from Ayr to Edinburgh

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from Ayr to Edinburgh

How to get from Ayr to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Ayr to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • ScotRail
    9:15 AM2h32
    Ayr
    11:47 AMEdinburgh
    $771One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • ScotRail
    9:15 AM2h32
    Ayr
    11:47 AMEdinburgh
    $771One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ScotRail
    9:45 AM2h12
    Ayr
    11:57 AMEdinburgh
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ScotRail
    3:15 PM2h36
    Ayr
    5:51 PMEdinburgh
    $771One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotRail
    5:15 PM2h36
    Ayr
    7:51 PMEdinburgh
    $771One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotRail
    7:15 PM2h36
    Ayr
    9:51 PMEdinburgh
    $771One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ayr to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ayr to Edinburgh.

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You can travel between Ayr and Edinburgh by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Ayr to Edinburgh is a train with an average price of $37 (€31).
The fastest way to travel from Ayr to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.
The distance from Ayr to Edinburgh is approximately 65 miles (105 km).
The average frequency per day from Ayr to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ayr and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ayr to Edinburgh:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ayr station (AYR) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ayr to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Scotrail, CrossCountry to go to Edinburgh by train.
Omio customers who travel from Ayr to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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