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 - £180 and takes 6h 1m.

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 45m and costs £90 - £250.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Torquay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Torquay is 538 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 54m and costs £280 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m 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 2634+ hotels available in Torquay.

Edinburgh to Torquay - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Torquay by train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 54m
£284–397
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
6h 1m
£78–176
Drive 458.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Torquaycar 458.8 mi
7h 49m
£114–164
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 45m
£94–248
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 3m
£159–347
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 49m
£91–207
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
6h 37m
£129–414
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 35m
£132–234

Edinburgh to Torquay by train and bus

66Weekly Services

8h 54mAverage Duration

£284Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Torquay.

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Distance: 534.8 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

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 £280–400 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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