The average train between Newport and Edinburgh takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Newport 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 Newport and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Newport to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Newport to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Newport and Edinburgh is 485.5 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 6h 34m.