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Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Tenby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Tenby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £70. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, and a train costs an average of £163.
Distance: 486 km
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£163 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 16m Average total duration Fastest 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 30m Average total duration 21h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Tenby train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Tenby trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 08:35
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10:52 Edinburgh | 8h44 | 19:36 Tenby | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Tenby
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Trains from Edinburgh to Tenby run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £163 but you can travel from only £70 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:03, the last at 13:40. The fastest train covers the 486 km distance in 8h 46m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £70
Distance 486 km |
Average train duration 8h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £163 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 46m |
First train 07:03 |
Last train 13:40 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £70
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh to Tenby trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh and Tenby from £70. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 44m
Cheapest Price
£268
Avanti West Coast frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Edinburgh to Tenby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Tenby by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tenby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Three days are generally sufficient to explore Tenby's picturesque harbour, historic sites, and nearby beaches.
To get from Edinburgh to Tenby, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A day trip from Edinburgh to Tenby is not feasible as the journey takes 8h 46m. Trains run 3 times per day. The distance is 486 km.
The train distance from Edinburgh to Tenby is 486 km.
The train journey from Edinburgh to Tenby covers a distance of 486 km and takes approximately 8h 46m. Trains run 3 per day.
Booking trains from Edinburgh to Tenby in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Edinburgh to Tenby leaves at 7:03.
The last train from Edinburgh to Tenby departs at 13:40.
The cost of a train ticket from Edinburgh to Tenby can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £163, while the average price tends to be around £163.
Trains from Edinburgh to Tenby run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Edinburgh to Tenby.
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tenby is by coach, costing approximately £70.
The train station in Edinburgh that goes to Tenby is Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), and it arrives at Tenby station (TEN).
There is no night train service from Edinburgh to Tenby.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Edinburgh to Tenby.
Yes, you can take the train from Edinburgh to Tenby.
The train journey from Edinburgh to Tenby offers scenic views, particularly as it traverses the rolling landscapes of the Welsh countryside, the dramatic coastline near Tenby, and picturesque towns along the way.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Tenby
Edinburgh
Tenby
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to Tenby.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
The major train station for arrivals in Tenby is Tenby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Tenby for your journey to Tenby from Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found Officeinformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Pembroke Dock) from the car park. Access to Platform 2 (to Carmarthen) is via an end of platform ramp and a foot crossing across the railway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: located in station car park
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Tenby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the station car park
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