The average train between Edinburgh and Kidwelly takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Kidwelly. 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 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Kidwelly. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 2:52 PM which arrives into Kidwelly at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kidwelly. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Kidwelly station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Edinburgh to Kidwelly train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Kidwelly train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kidwelly station.
Book your Edinburgh to Kidwelly train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Kidwelly is 474.4 km. The road distance is 715 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kidwelly via Crewe in around 8h 17m.