The average train between Torquay and Edinburgh takes 9h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. 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 4 hours between Torquay and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Torquay 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 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
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), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Torquay and Edinburgh is 610.9 km. The road distance is 781 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Edinburgh Waverley via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Wolverhampton in around 9h 7m.