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How to get fromEdinburgh to Torquayby train, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newton AbbottrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h 30m
    £82–318

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
    5h 35m
    £52–158

  3. Drive 458.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Torquaycar458.8 mi
    7h 44m
    £112–162

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)planeEDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
    5h 29m
    £100–252

  5. 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 54m
    £131–333

  6. 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)planeGLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
    6h 14m
    £60–218

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain
    7h 6m
    £94–244

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)planeNCL - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
    6h 18m
    £102–324

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeEDI - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
    7h 50m
    £100–270

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeEDI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
    3. Take the train from Reading to Newton Abbottrain
    7h 34m
    £174–342

Edinburgh to Torquay by train and bus

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Torquay, 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.

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