Edinburgh to Penarth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Penarth takes 7h 35m 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.

7h 35m
Duration: 383 mi
Distance: £139
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

6h 47m

£101–205

Edinburgh to Penarth train times

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 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:52 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:01 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:52 PM → 7:01 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
2:52 PM → 9:16 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:51 AM → 5:46 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 7:46 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
2:51 PM → 9:46 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
4:51 PM → 6:01 AM
Arrives next day
13h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

1:01 AM → 9:01 AM
8h • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:01 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:01 AM
7h 37m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:01 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:01 AM
7h 37m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:01 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:01 AM
7h 37m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:01 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:01 AM
7h 37m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:01 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.