Edinburgh to Cardiff Central Station Trains

Edinburgh to Cardiff Central Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Cardiff Central Station takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Cardiff Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 54m
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £167
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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6h 23m

£127–236

Edinburgh to Cardiff Central Station train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Cardiff Central Station. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Cardiff Central Station at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

8:53 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 6:45 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 8:51 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:43 AM
7h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:43 AM
7h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:43 AM
7h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:41 AM
7h 17m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:51 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 6:53 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 8:49 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 10:46 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

1:01 AM → 8:43 AM
7h 42m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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