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The average train between Paignton and Edinburgh takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 15m
Duration
533 mi
Distance
£274
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Paignton to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Paignton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country14h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country14h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country14h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 57m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 13m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 14m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 53m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country14h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country14h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Paignton to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 532.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Paignton, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £230–340 and the journey takes 8h 4m.

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