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Cardiff Central Station to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Edinburgh takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff Central Station 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 30m
Duration
379 mi
Distance
£165
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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6h 49m
£130–233

Cardiff Central Station to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff Central Station and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 378.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 6h 49m.

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