The average train between Edinburgh and Penarth takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Penarth. 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 Penarth. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Penarth at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Penarth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Penarth station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Edinburgh to Penarth train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Penarth train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Edinburgh to Penarth train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Edinburgh and Penarth is 501.9 km. The road distance is 616 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penarth via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 6h 48m.