How to travel from Torquay to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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.

9 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train via Birmingham New Street

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Preston and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station then Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and then to Edinburgh Princes Street.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance740km (460 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Edinburgh

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Edinburgh

Transport options from Torquay to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 20m
£250($295)
hourly645km (401 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly3h 40m
£160($190)
hourly696km (432 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane3h 60m
£270($320)
hourly719km (447 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane4h 15m
£150($180)
hourly776km (482 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street + 2 similar
7h 15m
£175($205)
every 4 hours778km (484 miles)
Train8h 10m
£250($295)
every 4 hours857km (533 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids10hrs
£190($225)
every 4 hours853km (530 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
£46($54)
twice a week844km (524 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
£84($100)
on demand740km (460 miles)

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Airports near Edinburgh

The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh