The average train between Penarth and Edinburgh takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Penarth 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 Penarth and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penarth is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Penarth to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Penarth station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Penarth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Penarth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Penarth to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Penarth and Edinburgh is 501.9 km. The road distance is 616 km.
You can take a train from Penarth to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 7h 38m.