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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- €43
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- €52
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 3 h 1 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 3 h 6 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 9
- Distance
- 158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cairnryan to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cairnryan to Edinburgh will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
It's difficult to get from Cairnryan to Edinburgh without transferring at least 2 times.
L86962 · L87402 · L8826312:59 PM 3h15 Girvan station (GIR) 4:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €43 1 One-way 2 transfers- L86939 · L87369 · L88247
9:01 AM 3h01 Girvan station (GIR) 12:02 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €43 1 One-way 2 transfers - L86951 · L87386 · L88254
11:02 AM 3h12 Girvan station (GIR) 2:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €43 1 One-way 2 transfers - L86966 · L87378 · L87095
9:52 AM 3h09 Girvan station (GIR) 1:01 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €43 1 One-way 2 transfers - L86962 · L87402 · L87977+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street12:59 PM 3h08 Girvan station (GIR) 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €43 1 One-way 3 transfers
- L86939 · L87369 · L88247
9:01 AM 3h01 Girvan station (GIR) 12:02 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €43 1 One-way 2 transfers - L86951 · L87386 · L87945+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street
11:02 AM 3h01 Girvan station (GIR) 2:03 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €43 1 One-way 3 transfers - L86962 · L87402 · L87977+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street
12:59 PM 3h08 Girvan station (GIR) 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €43 1 One-way 3 transfers - L86966 · L87378 · L87095
9:52 AM 3h09 Girvan station (GIR) 1:01 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €43 1 One-way 2 transfers - L86951 · L87386 · L88254
11:02 AM 3h12 Girvan station (GIR) 2:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €43 1 One-way 2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
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Trains from Cairnryan to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 but you can travel from only €24 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 5:52 AM |
Last train 8:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Live departures
Cairnryan to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Cairnryan to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L86966 · L87378 · L87095 | 9:00 AM Stranraer station (STR) | 4h01 | 1:01 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| L86939 · L87369 · L88247 | 9:01 AM Girvan station (GIR) | 3h01 | 12:02 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| L86966 · L87378 · L87095 | 9:52 AM Girvan station (GIR) | 3h09 | 1:01 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| L86951 · L87386 · L88254 | 11:02 AM Girvan station (GIR) | 3h12 | 2:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| L86951 · L87386 · L87945+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 11:02 AM Girvan station (GIR) | 3h01 | 2:03 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| L86962 · L87402 · L88263 | 12:59 PM Girvan station (GIR) | 3h15 | 4:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| L86962 · L87402 · L87977+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 12:59 PM Girvan station (GIR) | 3h08 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| L86958 · L87410 · L88266 | 1:05 PM Stranraer station (STR) | 4h07 | 5:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| L86958 · L87410 · L87994+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 1:05 PM Stranraer station (STR) | 3h58 | 5:03 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
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FAQs: Trains from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
Most Cairnryan to Edinburgh trains use the to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Cairnryan and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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