The average train between Edinburgh and Bridgend takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Bridgend. 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 Edinburgh and Bridgend. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Bridgend station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Edinburgh to Bridgend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Bridgend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bridgend station.
Book your Edinburgh to Bridgend train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Bridgend is 495 km. The road distance is 642 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bridgend via Crewe in around 7h 8m.