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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Torquay is to fly and train which costs £75 - £230 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Torquay is to fly and train which takes 5h 15m and costs £90 - £290.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Torquay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Torquay is 404 miles. The road distance is 461.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs £210 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Edinburgh to Torquay, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Torquay is 461 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Edinburgh to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2550+ hotels available in Torquay.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
5h 15m
£94–284
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 59m
£80–222
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 51m
£216–676
Drive 458.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Torquaycar 458.8 mi
7h 49m
£112–161
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 45m
£83–240
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 32m
£118–372
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
7h 15m
£96–369
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 38m
£194–418
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 Newton Abbottrain
11h 1m
£187–423

Edinburgh to Torquay by train and bus

65Weekly Services

8h 51mAverage Duration

£216Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Torquay.

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Distance: 401.8 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Torquay, 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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