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Trip Overview

The average train between Risca and Edinburgh takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. 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.

8h 29m
Duration
373 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Risca to Edinburgh train times

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 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCaledonian Sleeper8h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast12h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 13m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 42m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 33m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 33m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCaledonian Sleeper9h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Risca to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 373 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Risca, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Risca & Pontymister to Edinburgh Waverley via Newport (S Wales) and Crewe in around 7h 30m.

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