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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Torquay is to bus which costs £95 - £230 and takes 16h 36m.

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 27m and costs £90 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Cary Parade via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Sherborne Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Torquay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Torquay is 535 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 32m and costs £270 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Torquay bus from?

Edinburgh to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Torquay?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Torquay is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £270 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 16h 36m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Torquay bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Torquay is 461 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2628+ hotels available in Torquay.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Torquay by train, bus, 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 32m
£278–395
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 44m
£88–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
16h 36m
£95–222
Drive 458.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Torquaycar 458.8 mi
7h 50m
£112–162
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
£94–238
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 25m
£99–243
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 14m
£135–404
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 14m
£134–244

Edinburgh to Torquay by train and bus

65Weekly Services

8h 32mAverage Duration

£278Cheapest Price

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Distance: 531.4 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

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 £270–400 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cary Parade via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Sherborne Road in around 16h 36m.

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