Train Wales to Edinburgh from £147 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Edinburgh takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h 28m
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £147
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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6h 49m

£102–230

Wales to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Wales and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:53 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 8:24 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 10:21 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:18 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:45 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:19 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 8:24 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 10:26 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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