The average train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Cardiff takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Cardiff. 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 Edinburgh Waverley Station and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley Station is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 51m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Cardiff? 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 Edinburgh Waverley Station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Edinburgh Waverley Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Waverley Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Cardiff is 497.3 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 6h 23m.