The average train between Bridgend and Edinburgh takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Bridgend 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 Bridgend and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bridgend is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bridgend station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Bridgend to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.
Bridgend to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Bridgend to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bridgend and Edinburgh is 495 km. The road distance is 640 km.
You can take a train from Bridgend to Haymarket via Crewe in around 7h 7m.