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 £35 - £120 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 and costs £85 - £270.

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

How far is it from Torbay to Edinburgh?

The distance between Torbay and Edinburgh is 488 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 Stafford which takes 9h 1m and costs £85 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 9h 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 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 Stafford which takes 9h 1m and costs £85 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Torbay to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

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

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

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Train via Stafford
best
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
£89–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
14h 55m
£39–111
Drive 459.9 mi
1. Drive from Torbay to Edinburghcar 459.9 mi
7h 49m
£112–162
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 33m
£51–172
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 20m
£67–622
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
£144–259
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
5h
£87–262
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
£57–175
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
£103–426
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 55m
£51–241
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 10m
£154–411

Torbay to Edinburgh by train

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Map of how to get from Torbay to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 485.5 mi
Duration: 9h 1m

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 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 55m.

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