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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paignton to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Paignton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Paignton and Edinburgh is 437 miles. The road distance is 463.1 miles.

How do I travel from Paignton to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Paignton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs £80 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Paignton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Edinburgh bus from?

Paignton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Edinburgh train from?

Paignton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Paignton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Paignton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs £80 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 8m.

Where does the Paignton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Paignton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Paignton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Paignton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Paignton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Edinburgh is 463 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Paignton to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Paignton to Edinburgh?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Paignton to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
5h 18m
£59–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bus Station102
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
13h 8m
£44–109
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 20m
£82–297
Drive 460.4 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Edinburgh460.4 mi
7h 45m
£113–163
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
5h
£97–256
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 7m
£65–226
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 44m
£65–250
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
7h 14m
£160–346
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Paignton to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 47m
£120–306

Paignton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 434.7 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £75–290 and the journey takes 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 8m.

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