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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Port Talbot takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Port Talbot. 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 4m
Duration
411 mi
Distance
£152
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh to Port Talbot train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 52m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 40m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 32m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 44m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales8h 19m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 27m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 24m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales7h 56m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 27m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 24m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales7h 56m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 27m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 24m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales7h 56m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 27m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 24m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales7h 56m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 27m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 24m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales7h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 25m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 25m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Port Talbot? 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Port Talbot.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 411.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Port Talbot, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Port Talbot Parkway via Crewe in around 7h 19m.

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