The average train between Edinburgh and Llanelli takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Llanelli. 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 Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 3:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Llanelli station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
Edinburgh to Llanelli train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Llanelli train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Llanelli station.
Book your Edinburgh to Llanelli train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Llanelli is 479 km. The road distance is 701 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Llanelli via Crewe in around 8h 3m.