The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Newton Abbot
Cheapest price
£176
Average price
£177
Fastest journey
7 h 54 m
Average duration
8 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
604 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Newton Abbot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Newton Abbot will cost around £177 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £176.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Newton Abbot every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 604 km distance in an average of 8 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Newton Abbot
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Newton Abbot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £75. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £75, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 604 km
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£128 Average Price | £75 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 41m Average total duration Fastest 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 8m Average total duration 14h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Newton Abbot train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Newton Abbot trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:48 Edinburgh | 8h45 | 13:33 Newton Abbot | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Newton Abbot
Trains from Edinburgh to Newton Abbot run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 604 km distance in 7h 54m.
Distance 604 km |
Average train duration 8h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 54m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 17:30 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh to Newton Abbot trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh and Newton Abbot from £61. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Newton Abbot train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Newton Abbot by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newton Abbot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Newton Abbot
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:10 Saturday 06:10 - 17:50 Sunday 08:45 - 18:10
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge from platform 3. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Station phone boxes are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1/2 and 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: In ladies wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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