Edinburgh to Cardiff Trains

Edinburgh to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Cardiff takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. 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 52m
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £137
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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6h 23m

£100–202

Edinburgh to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:51 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

1:01 AM → 8:43 AM
7h 42m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 51m • 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 Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:43 AM
7h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 51m • 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, October 28, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:43 AM
7h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 51m • 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, October 29, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:43 AM
7h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 51m • 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, October 30, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:43 AM
7h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 51m • 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, October 31, 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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Frequently asked questions

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