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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdare and Edinburgh takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdare to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 50m
Duration
402 mi
Distance
£144
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Aberdare to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Aberdare and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast8h 33m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCaledonian Sleeper10h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 58m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast8h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 58m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast8h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 58m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast8h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 58m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast8h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 58m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast8h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 58m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 59m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast8h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdare to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aberdare to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 401.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberdare to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 8h 28m.

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