The average train between Harlech and Edinburgh takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Harlech to Edinburgh. 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 5 times a day between Harlech and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlech is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harlech to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Harlech station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Harlech to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
Harlech to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Harlech to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Harlech and Edinburgh is 349 km. The road distance is 594 km.
You can take a train from Harlech to Edinburgh Waverley via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Crewe in around 9h 14m.