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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 17h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Torquay to Edinburgh?

The distance between Torquay and Edinburgh is 404 miles. The road distance is 461.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torquay to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs £120 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Torquay to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Edinburgh bus from?

Torquay to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Torquay to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Torquay to Edinburgh is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs £120 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs and takes 14h 13m.

Where does the Torquay to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Torquay to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Torquay to Edinburgh train arrive?

Torquay to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Torquay to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Edinburgh is 462 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Torquay to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Torquay 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
£97–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
17h 56m
£37–107
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 22m
£127–297
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
14h 13m
Drive 459.1 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Edinburghcar 459.1 mi
7h 49m
£113–162
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 23m
£58–171
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 11m
£64–226
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
£102–330
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 42m
£58–250
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 17m
£146–356

Torquay to Edinburgh by train

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9h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 401.9 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–290 and the journey takes 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 14h 13m.

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