The cheapest and fastest trains from Llandudno to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
4 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Llandudno to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Llandudno to Edinburgh will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Llandudno for Edinburgh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 295 km distance in an average of 4 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Llandudno to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Llandudno to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £87.
Distance: 295 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£63 Average Price Cheapest | £161 Average Price |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Llandudno to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Llandudno to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:42 Llandudno | 4h36 | 15:18 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Llandudno to Edinburgh
Trains from Llandudno to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 18:42. The fastest train covers the 295 km distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 295 km |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 04:45 |
Last train 18:42 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Llandudno to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Llandudno and Edinburgh from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Llandudno to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Llandudno to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Llandudno and Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 15:00 Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:10 - 17:00 The ticket office is open on Sundays between 10:00 and 17:30 in July and August.
- Car Park: Station Car park
- La Taverna
- The Cocoa House
- Irish Bar
- The Sunnyside Hotel
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to the station concourse and all platforms.
- 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.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Daishs Somerset Hotel
- Imperial Hotel
- Marine Hotel
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop on the road outside station
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- 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.
- 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.
- 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,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- 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 booths are located on the concourse.
- 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.
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