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South Wales to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Wales and Edinburgh takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from South Wales 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.

9h 48m
Duration
400 mi
Distance
£175
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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8h 26m
£134–250

South Wales to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between South Wales and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Wales is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 400.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between South Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cwmbach to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 8h 26m.

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