The average train between Paignton and Edinburgh takes 9h 14m 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.
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 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Paignton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Paignton to Edinburgh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Edinburgh is 613.9 km. The road distance is 858 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £290–410 and the journey takes 8h 4m.