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 £85 - £210 and takes 6h 2m.

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 37m and costs £100 - £250.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Torquay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Torquay is 487 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 via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 50m and costs £190 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m 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 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2761+ 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 via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 50m
£198–319
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 47m
£86–254
Drive 458.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Torquaycar 458.8 mi
7h 50m
£114–165
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 37m
£104–250
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 53m
£271–378
Train #2
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newton Abbottrain
11h 52m
£208–379
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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 2m
£88–210
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 28m
£141–352
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 33m
£132–260

Edinburgh to Torquay by train and bus

48Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

£198Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Torquay.

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Distance: 484.3 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Torquay, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tesco via Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 8h 50m.

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