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 £55 - £190 and takes 15h 19m.

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 4h 56m and costs £100 - £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 Upper Manor Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.

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 Torquay and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Torbay to Edinburgh?

The distance between Torbay and Edinburgh is 402 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 which takes 9h 15m and costs £280 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 Upper Manor 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 which takes 9h 15m and costs £280 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £190 and takes 15h 19m.

Where does the Torbay to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Torbay to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Torbay to Edinburgh train arrive?

Torbay to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley 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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There are 8 ways to get from Torbay to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Torquay to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
4h 56m
£109–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upper Manor Road to Bampfylde Streetbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
15h 19m
£55–187
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 15m
£283–405
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 24m
£90–208
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 10m
£85–228
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Torquay 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
£141–313
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Torquay to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 47m
£199–361

Torbay to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 399.8 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £280–400 and the journey takes 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upper Manor Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 15h 19m.

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