Edinburgh to Airdrie by train

From Edinburgh to Airdrie by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Edinburgh to Airdrie by train. With 84 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Edinburgh and Airdrie

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$23.33, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Edinburgh to Airdrie train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Edinburgh to Airdrie is at 06:08 and the last is at 23:09. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:08 and the last one is at 23:22. You can expect 84 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 10 minutes.

Edinburgh to Airdrie distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 50 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 41 minutes.

When do tickets between Edinburgh and Airdrie go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Edinburgh and Airdrie 5 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn more about train travel from Edinburgh to Airdrie

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Airdrie city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.