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 £35 - £110 and takes 14h 30m.

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 4h 40m and costs £90 - £270.

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 London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

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 Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

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 Stafford which takes 9h 1m and costs £80 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 Stafford which takes 9h 1m and costs £80 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Paignton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Paignton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

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 50m to drive from Paignton to Edinburgh.

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

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Paignton to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Paignton to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
4h 40m
£92–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
14h 30m
£38–110
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 1m
£83–511
Drive 460.4 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Edinburghcar 460.4 mi
7h 50m
£113–163
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 25m
£59–191
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 15m
£65–184
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
£98–336
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 46m
£55–270
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
7h 20m
£149–370
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 22m
£82–312
Train #2
1. Take the train from Paignton to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 46m
£121–267

Paignton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 401.9 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 Stafford in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 14h 30m.

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