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Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Edinburgh takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil 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.

9h 24m
Duration
403 mi
Distance
£176
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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8h 26m
£119–251

Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 402.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 8h 26m.

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