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17:1210h35Port Talbot3:47Edinburgh£1451One-way1 change- 7:077h12Port Talbot14:19Edinburgh£2531One-way1 change
- 9:137h05Port Talbot16:18Edinburgh£2531One-way1 change
- 11:147h06Port Talbot18:20Edinburgh£2531One-way1 change
- 13:147h10Port Talbot20:24Edinburgh£2531One-way1 change
- 9:137h05Port Talbot16:18Edinburgh£2531One-way1 change
- 11:147h06Port Talbot18:20Edinburgh£2531One-way1 change
- 15:147h07Port Talbot22:21Edinburgh£2531One-way1 change
- 13:147h10Port Talbot20:24Edinburgh£2531One-way1 change
- 7:077h12Port Talbot14:19Edinburgh£2531One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Port Talbot to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Port Talbot to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £79. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £79, and a train costs an average of £145.
Distance: 486 km
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Port Talbot to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Port Talbot to Edinburgh trains for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 G39180 · G38975+ W85191+ C01372 | On time 9:53 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 7h47 | 17:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
| G38953+W34290 | On time 11:14 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 7h06 | 18:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
W85201+ G15046+ G00872 | Delayed 15:21 11:43Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 7h57 | 19:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 22 July | |||||
| 7:07 Port Talbot | 7h12 | 14:19 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Port Talbot to Edinburgh
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Trains from Port Talbot to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £145 but you can travel from only £79 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 14:41. The fastest train covers the 486 km distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 486 km |
Average train duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £145 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 5m |
First train 5:18 |
Last train 14:41 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Port Talbot to Edinburgh trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Port Talbot and Edinburgh from £79. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Port Talbot to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot and Edinburgh
Most Port Talbot to Edinburgh trains use the Port Talbot Parkway to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Port Talbot and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Port Talbot station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Port Talbot Parkway from Port Talbot city centre
Port Talbot Parkway train station facilities and services
Port Talbot Parkway has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Port Talbot Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port Talbot Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port Talbot Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Port Talbot Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port Talbot Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to both platforms via a footbridge with lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), 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 Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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