The average train between Aberystwyth and Edinburgh takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Aberystwyth and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aberystwyth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Aberystwyth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Edinburgh is 397.4 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh Waverley via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 7h 21m.