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Compare all timetables for the bus from Paignton to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Paignton to Edinburgh from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
$93
tomorrow
$58
Saturday
$64
Sunday
$71
Monday
$70
Tuesday
$70
Wednesday
$70

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 20h 55m 10:25 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $93
National Express 18h 30m 12:05 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $100
  • Did you know that if you travel from Paignton to Edinburgh via Torquay, you can save more than $-9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      18h 15m
      Paignton
      3 mi
      12:20 AM
      Torquay
      Bus Station
      6:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $102
  • Did you know that if you travel from Paignton to Edinburgh via Exeter, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      20h 35m
      0
      12:05 AM
      Paignton
      Central Bus Station
      1:05 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 5h 10m
    • National Express
      14h 25m
      0
      6:15 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      8:40 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $57
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $30

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 18h 45m 12:05 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 6:50 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $58
National Express 21h 10m 10:10 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $68
  • Did you know that if you travel from Paignton to Edinburgh via Exeter, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      21h 40m
      0
      10:25 AM
      Paignton
      Central Bus Station
      11:50 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 5h 15m
    • National Express
      15h 0m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      8:05 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $42
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 20h 55m 10:25 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $64
National Express 18h 30m 12:05 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $72
  • Did you know that if you travel from Paignton to Edinburgh via Exeter, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      21h 40m
      0
      10:25 AM
      Paignton
      Central Bus Station
      11:50 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 5h 15m
    • National Express
      15h 0m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      8:05 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $42
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 18h 30m 12:05 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $71
National Express 20h 55m 10:25 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $78
  • Did you know that if you travel from Paignton to Edinburgh via Exeter, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      21h 40m
      0
      10:25 AM
      Paignton
      Central Bus Station
      11:50 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 5h 15m
    • National Express
      15h 0m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      8:05 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $42
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 20h 55m 10:25 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $70
National Express 18h 30m 12:05 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $74
  • Did you know that if you travel from Paignton to Edinburgh via Exeter, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      21h 40m
      0
      10:25 AM
      Paignton
      Central Bus Station
      11:50 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 5h 15m
    • National Express
      15h 0m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      8:05 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $42
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 18h 30m 12:05 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $70
National Express 20h 55m 10:25 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $73
  • Did you know that if you travel from Paignton to Edinburgh via Exeter, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      21h 40m
      0
      10:25 AM
      Paignton
      Central Bus Station
      11:50 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 5h 15m
    • National Express
      15h 0m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      8:05 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $42
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 18h 30m 12:05 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $70
National Express 20h 55m 10:25 AM Paignton Central Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $74
  • Did you know that if you travel from Paignton to Edinburgh via Exeter, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      21h 40m
      0
      10:25 AM
      Paignton
      Central Bus Station
      11:50 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 5h 15m
    • National Express
      15h 0m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      8:05 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $42
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Paignton to Edinburgh is $56 on 6/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Paignton and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Paignton and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Paignton to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Paignton and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 buses from Paignton to Edinburgh, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Paignton and Edinburgh, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Paignton to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Paignton to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Paignton to Edinburgh starting from $56!

Cheapest Bus $56
Fastest Bus 18h 30m
Earliest Bus 12:05 AM
Latest Bus 10:25 AM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 381.7 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Paignton to Edinburgh

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Paignton for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/31
Monday 06/01
Tuesday 06/02
Wednesday 06/03
Thursday 06/04
$93
Friday 06/05
$58
Saturday 06/06
$64
Sunday 06/07
$71
Monday 06/08
$70
Tuesday 06/09
$70
Wednesday 06/10
$70
Thursday 06/11
$68
Friday 06/12
$71
Saturday 06/13
$70
Sunday 06/14
$70
Monday 06/15
Tuesday 06/16
$56
Wednesday 06/17
$62
Thursday 06/18
$69
Friday 06/19
$70
Saturday 06/20
$71
Sunday 06/21
$70
Monday 06/22
$65
Tuesday 06/23
Wednesday 06/24
$62
Thursday 06/25
$56
Friday 06/26
$66
Saturday 06/27

The cheapest time to travel from Paignton to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Paignton to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $56, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Paignton to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $70.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Paignton to Edinburgh, with $56. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $64.

How to save money travelling from Paignton to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Paignton to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Paignton to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Paignton to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Paignton and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Paignton and Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Paignton to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Paignton to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Paignton to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Paignton to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Paignton Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $56 and takes 18h 45m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Paignton to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $56 and $100. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Paignton to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Paignton to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Paignton to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Paignton to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 18h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $100. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Paignton to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Paignton starts at 12:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Paignton to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Paignton for Edinburgh starts at 10:25 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Paignton Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Paignton to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Paignton and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Paignton to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Paignton Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Paignton Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Paignton to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Paignton to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Paignton and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Paignton to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Paignton and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Paignton to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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