The average train between Bridgend and Edinburgh takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. 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 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bridgend is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 54m. 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 7h 54m.
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 Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Bridgend to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Bridgend and Edinburgh is 495 km. The road distance is 642 km.
You can take a train from Bridgend to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 7h 13m.