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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€41
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€54
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 48 m
Trains on Sep 20
8
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 €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.
It's difficult to get from Cairnryan to Edinburgh without transferring at least 2 times.
L86919 · L87477 · W842131:34 PM4h17Girvan station (GIR)5:51 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€411One-way2 transfers- L86945 · L87463 · W8423911:34 AM4h19Girvan station (GIR)3:53 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€411One-way2 transfers
- L86945 · L87463 · L87958+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street11:34 AM3h13Girvan station (GIR)2:47 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€411One-way3 transfers - L86919 · L87477 · L87990+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street1:34 PM3h16Girvan station (GIR)4:50 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€411One-way3 transfers
- L86945 · L87463 · W8423910:41 AM5h12Stranraer station (STR)3:53 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€681One-way2 transfers
- L86945 · L87463 · L87958+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street11:34 AM3h13Girvan station (GIR)2:47 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€411One-way3 transfers
- L86919 · L87477 · L87990+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street1:34 PM3h16Girvan station (GIR)4:50 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€411One-way3 transfers
- L86945 · L87463 · L87958+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street10:41 AM4h06Stranraer station (STR)2:47 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€681One-way3 transfers
- L86919 · L87477 · L87990+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street12:41 PM4h09Stranraer station (STR)4:50 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€681One-way3 transfers
- L86919 · L87477 · W842131:34 PM4h17Girvan station (GIR)5:51 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€411One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Cairnryan to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cairnryan to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €36, while a flight costs an average of €197.
Distance: 158 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€36 Average price Cheapest | €197 Average price | €71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cairnryan to Edinburgh:
A train is €160 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cairnryan to Edinburgh costing on average €197.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Flight takes on average 5h 56m.
Live departures
Cairnryan to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Cairnryan to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:03 PM Cairnryan | 3h47 | 9:50 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:03 PM Cairnryan | 3h47 | 10:50 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| L86945 · L87463+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+L87958 | 10:41 AM Stranraer station (STR) | 4h06 | 2:47 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| L86945 · L87463 · W84239 | 10:41 AM Stranraer station (STR) | 5h12 | 3:53 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| L86945 · L87463 · W84239 | 11:34 AM Girvan station (GIR) | 4h19 | 3:53 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| L86945 · L87463+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+L87958 | 11:34 AM Girvan station (GIR) | 3h13 | 2:47 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| L86919 · L87477 · W84213 | 12:41 PM Stranraer station (STR) | 5h10 | 5:51 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| L86919 · L87477+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+L87990 | 12:41 PM Stranraer station (STR) | 4h09 | 4:50 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| L86919 · L87477 · W84213 | 1:34 PM Girvan station (GIR) | 4h17 | 5:51 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| L86919 · L87477+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+L87990 | 1:34 PM Girvan station (GIR) | 3h16 | 4:50 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
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Trains from Cairnryan to Edinburgh run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €16 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 5:52 AM |
Last train 8:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Scotrail from Cairnryan to Edinburgh trainsScotrail trains will get you between Cairnryan and Edinburgh from €16. 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 Cairnryan to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cairnryan to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
Most Cairnryan to Edinburgh trains use the Girvan 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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