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The average train between Newton Abbot and Edinburgh takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 3m
Duration
525 mi
Distance
£270
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Newton Abbot to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Newton Abbot and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newton Abbot is at 3:06 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:07 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 8h 1m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 8h 4m • Direct
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    train train 8h 3m • Direct
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    train train 8h 3m • Direct
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    train train 8h 4m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 7h 52m • Direct
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    train train 8h 2m • Direct
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    train train 8h 4m • Direct
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    train train 8h 3m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 8h 6m • Direct
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    train train 8h 11m • Direct
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    train train 8h 1m • Direct
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    train train 8h 3m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 8h 6m • Direct
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    train train 8h 11m • Direct
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    train train 8h 1m • Direct
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    train train 8h 3m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 8h 6m • Direct
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    train train 8h 11m • Direct
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    train train 8h 1m • Direct
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    train train 8h 3m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 8h 6m • Direct
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    train train 8h 11m • Direct
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    train train 8h 1m • Direct
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    train train 8h 3m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 524.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Newton Abbot, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £230–340 and the journey takes 8h 4m.

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