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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Paignton is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 13h 55m.

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 29m and costs £95 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Great Western Road via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

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 £80 - £330.

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 bus from?

Edinburgh to Paignton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Paignton train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Paignton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Paignton is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £80 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Paignton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Paignton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus 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 45m to drive from Edinburgh to Paignton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Paignton?

There are 2436+ hotels available in Paignton.

Edinburgh to Paignton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Paignton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newton AbbotEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 37m
£84–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Western Road102
13h 55m
£45–95
Drive 460 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Paignton460 mi
7h 45m
£113–162
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
5h 29m
£96–262
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
11h 4m
£114–354
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
5h 42m
£54–162
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
6h 21m
£61–218
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
6h 18m
£107–334
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbot
7h 13m
£96–250
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
7h 58m
£102–276

Edinburgh to Paignton by train

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8h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 534.8 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 2 hours. Tickets cost £80–320 and the journey takes 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Great Western Road via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 13h 55m.

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