4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Port Talbot to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£279
Average price
£279
Fastest journey
8 h 3 m
Average duration
8 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Port Talbot to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Port Talbot to Edinburgh will cost around £279 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £279.
Of the 1 trains that leave Port Talbot 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 486 km distance in an average of 8 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 3 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, coach and flight 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 £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £110.
Distance: 486 km
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£214 Average Price | £95 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 45m Average total duration 16h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Port Talbot to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Port Talbot to Edinburgh trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 04:18 Port Talbot | 7h47 | 12:05 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:48 Port Talbot | 8h21 | 13:09 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Port Talbot to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Port Talbot to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £110 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 14:52. The fastest train covers the 486 km distance in 7h 2m.
Distance 486 km |
Average train duration 7h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £110 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 2m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 14:52 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Port Talbot to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Port Talbot and Edinburgh from £31. 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Port Talbot and Edinburgh
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 18:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, including a Changing Places Toilet and baby changing facilities. The National Key toilets are located on platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The Changing Places Toilet is open from 06:00 to 21:30. The Accessible Toilet is open 24 hours while the Male & Female toilets and baby changing facilities are open from 06:00 to 21:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle stands are located in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the station car park behind the restaurant.
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk- 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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