The average train between Torquay and Edinburgh takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Torquay 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 Torquay and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Torquay to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Torquay to Edinburgh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Torquay and Edinburgh is 610.9 km. The road distance is 854 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £280–400 and the journey takes 8h 4m.