The average train between Port Talbot and Edinburgh takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Port Talbot to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Port Talbot to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Port Talbot and Edinburgh is 486 km. The road distance is 662 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 7h 28m.