The average train between Risca and Edinburgh takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Risca 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 Risca and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Risca is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Risca 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 Risca to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Risca station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Risca to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Risca to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Risca to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Risca and Edinburgh is 483.1 km. The road distance is 600 km.
You can take a train from Risca & Pontymister to Edinburgh Waverley via Newport (S Wales) and Crewe in around 7h 30m.