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Edinburgh to Wales trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Wales takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 14m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 16m
£75–192

Edinburgh to Wales train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Wales. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Wales at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 262.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Wales, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route.

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