What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Paignton?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Paignton is to fly and train which costs £50 - £170 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Paignton?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Paignton is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs £85 - £260.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Paignton via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Paignton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Paignton is 538 miles. The road distance is 462.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Paignton without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £220 - £700.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Paignton?

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Paignton train from?

Edinburgh to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Paignton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Paignton is 463 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Paignton.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Paignton?

Book your Edinburgh to Paignton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Paignton?

There are 2651+ hotels available in Paignton.

Edinburgh to Paignton - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Paignton by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 37m
£221–681
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
5h 47m
£54–168
Drive 460 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Paigntoncar 460 mi
7h 50m
£113–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
5h 27m
£86–256
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
11h 15m
£104–308
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
6h 29m
£61–171
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
6h 58m
£54–239
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain
7h 20m
£70–254
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Newton Abbottrain
7h 25m
£160–396

Edinburgh to Paignton by train

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8h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 534.6 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newton Abbot every 3 hours. Tickets cost £210–700 and the journey takes 8h 2m.

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