Edinburgh to South Wales Trains

Edinburgh to South Wales trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and South Wales takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to South Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 21m
Duration: 400 mi
Distance: £145
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

7h 43m

£107–214

Edinburgh to South Wales train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and South Wales. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into South Wales at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:52 PM → 9:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:09 AM
8h 45m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:09 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:09 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 6:09 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:09 AM
8h 45m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:09 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 4:09 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 6:09 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:51 AM → 6:40 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 8:40 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
2:51 PM → 9:40 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
4:51 PM → 7:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

1:01 AM → 10:09 AM
9h 8m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:09 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:09 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 6:09 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:09 AM
8h 45m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:09 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:09 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 6:09 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:09 AM
8h 45m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:09 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:09 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 6:09 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to South Wales? 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.