Train Cardiff to Edinburgh from £148 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Edinburgh takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

7h 27m
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £148
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 48m

£98–230

Cardiff to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

9:45 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:19 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 8:24 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 10:26 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 10, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 11, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:18 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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