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

The cheapest way to get from Torbay to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £95 - £240 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torbay to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Torbay and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Torbay to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Torbay and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Torbay 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 8h 59m.

How far is it from Torbay to Edinburgh?

The distance between Torbay and Edinburgh is 404 miles. The road distance is 462.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torbay to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 59m and costs £200 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Torbay to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torbay to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Torbay to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Torbay to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Torbay to Edinburgh is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 59m and costs £200 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Torbay to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Torbay to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Torbay to Edinburgh train arrive?

Torbay to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Torbay to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Torbay to Edinburgh is 463 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Torbay to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Torbay to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Torbay 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 19m
£95–248
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
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 35m
£80–180
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 / ...
8h 59m
£203–328
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
£96–234
Drive 459.9 mi
1. Drive from Torbay to Edinburghcar 459.9 mi
7h 49m
£114–165
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 30m
£92–215
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 22m
£128–417
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 58m
£96–259
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 21m
£284–407
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 47m
£208–375

Torbay to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 401.9 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Edinburgh Waverley via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Wolverhampton in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 55m.

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