Train Swansea to Edinburgh from £174 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Edinburgh takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 25m
Duration: 424 mi
Distance: £174
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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7h 47m

£121–261

Swansea to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Swansea and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 13, 2026

4:51 PM → 3:47 AM
Arrives next day
10h 55m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 14, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:19 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 26m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 8:24 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 15, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:19 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 26m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 8:24 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 16, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:19 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 26m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 8:24 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 17, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:19 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 26m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 8:24 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 18, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 41m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 6:21 PM
7h 27m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 8:23 PM
7h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 19, 2026

8:41 AM → 4:20 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 6:19 PM
7h 47m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 8:24 PM
7h 33m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 10:26 PM
7h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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