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Trip Overview

The average train between Torquay and Edinburgh takes 9h 15m 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.

9h 15m
Duration
533 mi
Distance
£284
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Torquay to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Torquay and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay 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 Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country8h 29m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 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 11, 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 12, 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 13, 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 14, 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 Thursday, October 15, 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

Want to know about travelling from Torquay to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £230–350 and the journey takes 8h 4m.

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