Swansea to Edinburgh Trains

Swansea to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Edinburgh takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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.

8h 26m
Duration: 424 mi
Distance: £159
Average price: Every 4 hours
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7h 48m

£117–229

Swansea to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Swansea and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:57 PM → 3:47 AM
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10h 50m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:19 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 26m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 8:24 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:19 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 26m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 8:24 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:19 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 26m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 8:24 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:19 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 26m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 8:24 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 41m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 6:21 PM
7h 27m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 8:23 PM
7h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:41 AM → 4:20 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 6:19 PM
7h 47m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 8:24 PM
7h 33m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 10:26 PM
7h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Edinburgh? 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.

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Swansea to Edinburgh train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:57 PM → 3:47 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:19 PM

8:54 AM → 4:18 PM

10:54 AM → 6:20 PM

12:54 PM → 8:24 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:19 PM

8:54 AM → 4:18 PM

10:54 AM → 6:20 PM

12:54 PM → 8:24 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:19 PM

8:54 AM → 4:18 PM

10:54 AM → 6:20 PM

12:54 PM → 8:24 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:19 PM

8:54 AM → 4:18 PM

10:54 AM → 6:20 PM

12:54 PM → 8:24 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:20 PM

8:54 AM → 4:18 PM

10:54 AM → 6:21 PM

12:56 PM → 8:23 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:41 AM → 4:20 PM

10:32 AM → 6:19 PM

12:51 PM → 8:24 PM

2:55 PM → 10:26 PM

Frequently asked questions

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4:57 PM → 3:47 AM
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