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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Llanelli to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£148
Average price
£267
Fastest journey
7 h 48 m
Average duration
7 h 54 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Llanelli to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Llanelli to Edinburgh will cost around £267 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £148.
To travel from Llanelli to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.
16:2411h23Llanelli3:47Edinburgh£1481One-way1 change- 6:317h48Llanelli14:19Edinburgh£2551One-way1 change
- 8:277h51Llanelli16:18Edinburgh£2551One-way1 change
- 10:277h53Llanelli18:20Edinburgh£2551One-way1 change
- 12:248h00Llanelli20:24Edinburgh£2551One-way1 change
- 6:317h48Llanelli14:19Edinburgh£2551One-way1 change
- 8:277h51Llanelli16:18Edinburgh£2551One-way1 change
- 10:277h53Llanelli18:20Edinburgh£2551One-way1 change
- 14:227h59Llanelli22:21Edinburgh£2551One-way1 change
- 12:248h00Llanelli20:24Edinburgh£2551One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Llanelli to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Llanelli to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £68. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, and a train costs an average of £126.
Distance: 479 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£126 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 21m Average total duration Fastest 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 50m Average total duration 15h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Llanelli to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Llanelli to Edinburgh trains for today, Sunday 19 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:10 Llanelli | 10h10 | 3:20 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
| Monday 20 July | |||||
| 6:31 Llanelli | 7h48 | 14:19 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Llanelli to Edinburgh
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Trains from Llanelli to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £126 but you can travel from only £68 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 17:04. The fastest train covers the 479 km distance in 7h 51m.
Distance 479 km |
Average train duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £126 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 51m |
First train 4:45 |
Last train 17:04 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales from Llanelli to Edinburgh trainsGreat Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Llanelli and Edinburgh from £68. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Llanelli to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Llanelli 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 Llanelli and Edinburgh
Most Llanelli to Edinburgh trains use the Llanelli to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Llanelli and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Llanelli station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Llanelli from Llanelli city centre
Llanelli train station facilities and services
Llanelli has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Llanelli.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Llanelli. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Llanelli: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Llanelli: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Llanelli: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Swansea) via the ticket office. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Carmarthen) via a lane off New Dock Road and a ramp with a shallow gradient to the platform. Access between the platforms is via the level crossing or footbridge with steps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: This station has a video assist ticket machine with direct communication to an operator who can help with your transaction, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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