The average train between Pontypridd and Edinburgh takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Pontypridd to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Pontypridd to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Pontypridd to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Pontypridd and Edinburgh is 483.8 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 7h 59m.