The average train between Neath and Edinburgh takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Neath 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 Neath and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Neath to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.
Neath to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Neath to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Neath and Edinburgh is 478.6 km. The road distance is 670 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 7h 36m.