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 £50 - £180 and takes 5h 38m.

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 4h 54m and costs £95 - £270.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Torquay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Torquay is 534 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 £60 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m 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 2368+ hotels available in Torquay.

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

There are 9 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 32m
£62–289
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 38m
£52–172
Drive 458.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Torquaycar 458.8 mi
7h 49m
£113–163
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
10h 57m
£128–351
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
4h 54m
£96–262
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 24m
£59–228
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 13m
£74–404
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 50m
£54–249
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 30m
£166–362

Edinburgh to Torquay by train and bus

69Weekly Services

8h 32mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Torquay.

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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 £60–290 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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