The average train between Torbay and Edinburgh takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Torbay 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Torbay and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Torbay is at 2:44 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Torbay to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Torbay station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Torbay to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torbay to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Torbay to Edinburgh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Torbay and Edinburgh is 612.1 km. The road distance is 854 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £280–410 and the journey takes 8h 4m.