Train Wales to Edinburgh from £108 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Edinburgh takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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.

4h 42m
Duration: 262 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...

4h 21m

£65–201

Wales to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Wales and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

5:11 PM → 9:31 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
6:15 PM → 10:31 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
7:12 PM → 11:33 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
10:21 PM → 3:42 AM
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5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:38 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:38 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:38 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 262.4 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.

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