The average train between Caerphilly and Edinburgh takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caerphilly is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Caerphilly station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Caerphilly to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Caerphilly to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Caerphilly to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Caerphilly and Edinburgh is 486.8 km. The road distance is 622 km.
You can take a train from Caerphilly to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 7h 46m.