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Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Edinburgh takes 8h 58m 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.

8h 58m
Duration
486 mi
Distance
£242
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Wolverhampton

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9h 7m
£193–328

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 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 485.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Edinburgh Waverley via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Wolverhampton in around 9h 7m.

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