The average train between Welshpool and Edinburgh takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Welshpool 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 Welshpool and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Welshpool 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 Welshpool to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Welshpool station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Welshpool to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Welshpool to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Welshpool to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Welshpool and Edinburgh is 366.1 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Welshpool to Edinburgh Waverley via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 5h 53m.