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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £55 - £120 and takes 14h 4m.

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 £100 - £240.

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 Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

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, Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Paignton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Paignton and Edinburgh is 404 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 via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 10m and costs £200 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 10m and costs £200 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 14h 4m.

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 Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Paignton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Edinburgh is 463 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Paignton to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Where can I stay near 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 Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
5h
£101–238
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bus Stationbus 102
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
14h 4m
£56–114
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
9h 10m
£203–328
Drive 460.4 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Edinburghcar 460.4 mi
7h 51m
£112–161
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 32m
£91–206
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 22m
£101–251
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 3m
£134–392
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 18m
£274–387
Bus
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 102
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
14h 55m
£90–222

Paignton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 401.9 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Edinburgh Waverley via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Wolverhampton in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 14h 4m.

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