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 £65 - £230 and takes 14h 8m.

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 1m and costs £100 - £240.

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 Upper Manor Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

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 which takes 9h 20m and costs £270 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 Upper Manor 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 which takes 9h 20m and costs £270 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 14h 8m.

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 Edinburgh Waverley 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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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 9 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 1m
£101–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upper Manor Road to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 102
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
14h 8m
£70–228
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 20m
£274–387
Drive 459.9 mi
1. Drive from Torbay to Edinburghcar 459.9 mi
7h 49m
£114–164
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 31m
£91–215
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 16m
£87–260
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
£138–324
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 34m
£192–332
Train via Manchester
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
£204–384

Torbay to Edinburgh by train

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9h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 401.8 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £270–380 and the journey takes 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upper Manor Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 14h 8m.

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