Train Edinburgh to Cardiff from £147 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Cardiff takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 28m
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £147
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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6h 24m

£104–230

Edinburgh to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:52 PM → 6:45 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 8:51 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
4:52 PM → 11:00 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
6:52 PM → 1:31 AM
Arrives next day
6h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:43 AM
7h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:43 AM
7h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:43 AM
7h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:43 AM
7h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:41 AM
7h 17m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:51 AM → 4:54 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 6:53 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 8:45 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 10:50 PM
5h 59m • 1 change

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