The average train between Llanelli and Edinburgh takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Llanelli 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 every 4 hours between Llanelli and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Llanelli to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
Llanelli to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Llanelli to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Llanelli and Edinburgh is 479 km. The road distance is 701 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 8h 15m.