Train Paignton to Edinburgh from £252 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Edinburgh takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. 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 38m
Duration: 486 mi
Distance: £252
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Wolverhampton

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8h 58m

£203–328

Paignton to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Paignton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

10:41 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 8:24 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
2:38 PM → 10:21 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
8:10 PM → 10:18 AM
Arrives next day
14h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:34 AM → 2:19 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 8:24 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:34 AM → 2:19 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 8:24 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:38 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 6:21 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
12:18 PM → 8:23 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:15 AM → 6:19 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:24 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
2:40 PM → 10:26 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
5:55 PM → 10:18 AM
Arrives next day
16h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:34 AM → 2:19 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 8:24 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:34 AM → 2:19 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 8:24 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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