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How to get fromEdinburgh to Torbayby plane, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Torbay by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Torquaytrain train
    5h 11m
    £102–264

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain train
    6h 23m
    £84–225

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newton Abbottrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h 56m
    £288–401

  4. Drive 459.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Torbaycar car 459.5 mi
    7h 48m
    £112–161

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain train
    5h 43m
    £88–208

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Torquaytrain train
    5h 58m
    £140–312

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain train
    7h 14m
    £142–252

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    2. Take the train from Par to Newton Abbottrain train
    8h 6m
    £94–290

  9. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newton Abbottrain train
    11h 4m
    £196–361

Edinburgh to Torbay by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newton Abbot every 3 hours. Tickets cost £280–400 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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