Edinburgh to Porth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Porth takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Porth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 40m
Duration: 394 mi
Distance: £143
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 / ...

7h 27m

£105–211

Edinburgh to Porth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Porth. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Porth at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:52 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
13h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:35 AM
8h 11m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:51 AM → 5:39 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 7:39 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
2:51 PM → 9:39 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
4:51 PM → 7:06 AM
Arrives next day
14h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:01 AM → 9:36 AM
8h 35m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:36 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:36 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:36 AM
8h 12m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:36 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:36 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:36 AM
8h 12m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:36 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:36 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:36 AM
8h 12m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 1:36 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 5:36 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Porth? 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.