Swansea to Edinburgh train
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Train schedule Swansea to Edinburgh
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Fastest train times from Swansea to Edinburgh
Fastest Journey
7 h 30 m
Average
8 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
484 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Swansea for Edinburgh every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Swansea to Edinburgh
 | Distance | 300 miles (484 km) |
 | Average train duration | 7 h 30 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £112 (€124) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | Cross Country, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast or First Great Western Service |
Trains from Swansea to Edinburgh cover the 300 miles (484 km) long route taking on average 7 h 30 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast or First Great Western Service. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £112, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £65. Travellers depart most frequently from Swansea and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Train providers: CrossCountry and Great Western Rail trains Swansea to Edinburgh
For as little as £65 you can travel by train from Swansea to Edinburgh with CrossCountry and Great Western Rail. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.
Looking to travel by train to Edinburgh from Swansea? Omio can help you find that perfect route with Great Western Rail. Check Omio to see current Great Western Rail train timetables, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the Swansea to Edinburgh train and book Great Western Rail tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a train from Swansea to Edinburgh, you can expect to travel 300 miles (484 km) one-way with Great Western Rail. If you search for trains to Edinburgh from Swansea in the Omio app, you can check if the Great Western Rail ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train with Great Western Rail, we do the work for you to get you safely to Edinburgh from Swansea. Book that perfect Swansea to Edinburgh train now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with Great Western Rail!
Great Western Rail from Swansea to Edinburgh train information:
- Average Duration: 1 h 56 min
- Great Western Rail frequency: 9 a day
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Edinburgh from Swansea you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
One of the best ways to travel from Swansea to Edinburgh is by taking a train with CrossCountry. Omio helps you find the ideal CrossCountry train to Edinburgh from Swansea by showing you CrossCountry current train timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like luggage policy) and the best prices for this Swansea to Edinburgh journey. You can expect to travel 300 miles (484 km) between Swansea and Edinburgh on a train with CrossCountry. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains from Swansea to Edinburgh, you can check straight away if the CrossCountry ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your CrossCountry train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip between Swansea and Edinburgh!
Travel Tips: Trains from Swansea to Edinburgh
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Swansea and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Passengers booking this route most frequently board their trains from Swansea and need to travel around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from the city centre to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Edinburgh most often arrive at Edinburgh Waverley and need to travel around 0.4 miles (659 m) from this train station to the city centre.
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