The distance between Torquay and Edinburgh is around 645km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Torquay to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Preston and then to Edinburgh.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station then Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and then to Edinburgh Princes Street.
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There are several options for getting from Torquay to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Torquay and Edinburgh is around 645km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 610km (379 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Torquay and Edinburgh by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Torquay to Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Torquay and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Torquay and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station, Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bond St and Dunbar Asda Spott Rd. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
National Express, Megabus UK and East Coast Buses run regular bus services between Torquay and Edinburgh. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Torquay and Edinburgh. The distance is around 740km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £250 ($295).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 20m | £250($295) | hourly | 645km (401 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 3h 40m | £160($190) | hourly | 696km (432 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 3h 60m | £270($320) | hourly | 719km (447 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 4h 15m | £150($180) | hourly | 776km (482 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street + 2 similar | 7h 15m | £175($205) | every 4 hours | 778km (484 miles) |
Train | 8h 10m | £250($295) | every 4 hours | 857km (533 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 10hrs | £190($225) | every 4 hours | 853km (530 miles) |
Bus | 9h 50m | £46($54) | twice a week | 844km (524 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | £84($100) | on demand | 740km (460 miles) |
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