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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
£51
tomorrow
£52
Saturday
£53
Sunday
£52
Monday
£48
Tuesday
Wednesday
£46

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 18h 30m 00:05 Paignton Central Coach Station 18:35 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £51
National Express 20h 55m 10:25 Paignton Central Coach Station 07:20 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £115
  • Did you know that if you travel from Paignton to Edinburgh via Exeter, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      20h 35m
      0
      00:05
      Paignton
      Central Coach Station
      01:15
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 5h 0m
    • National Express
      14h 25m
      0
      06:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      20:40
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £38
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save £7

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 00:05 Paignton Central Coach Station 18:50 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £52
National Express 21h 10m 10:10 Paignton Central Coach Station 07:20 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Paignton to Edinburgh via Exeter, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      20h 35m
      0
      00:05
      Paignton
      Central Coach Station
      01:15
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 5h 0m
    • National Express
      14h 25m
      0
      06:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      20:40
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £38
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £8

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 Paignton Central Coach Station 07:20 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £53
National Express 18h 30m 00:05 Paignton Central Coach Station 18:35 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Paignton to Edinburgh via Exeter, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      20h 35m
      0
      00:05
      Paignton
      Central Coach Station
      01:15
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 5h 0m
    • National Express
      14h 25m
      0
      06:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      20:40
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £38
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save £9

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 00:05 Paignton Central Coach Station 18:35 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £52
National Express 20h 55m 10:25 Paignton Central Coach Station 07:20 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £65
  • Did you know that if you travel from Paignton to Edinburgh via Exeter, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      20h 35m
      0
      00:05
      Paignton
      Central Coach Station
      01:15
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 5h 0m
    • National Express
      14h 25m
      0
      06:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      20:40
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £38
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 18h 30m 00:05 Paignton Central Coach Station 18:35 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £48
National Express 20h 55m 10:25 Paignton Central Coach Station 07:20 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £49

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 00:05 Paignton Central Coach Station 18:35 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £46
National Express 20h 55m 10:25 Paignton Central Coach Station 07:20 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Paignton to Edinburgh via Carlisle, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      23h 44m
      0
      10:25
      Paignton
      Central Coach Station
      04:50
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £26
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      4h 9m
      0
      06:00
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      10:09
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 5h 14m longer, but you will save £8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Paignton to Edinburgh is £42 on 16/06/2026. Flexible travellers 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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Paignton to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Paignton and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 coaches from Paignton to Edinburgh, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Paignton and Edinburgh, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches 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 £42!

Cheapest Bus £42
Fastest Bus 18h 30m
Earliest Coach 00:05
Latest Coach 10:25
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 614.1 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Paignton to Edinburgh

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Paignton for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/06/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
£51
Friday 19/06
£52
Saturday 20/06
£53
Sunday 21/06
£52
Monday 22/06
£48
Tuesday 23/06
Wednesday 24/06
£46
Thursday 25/06
£42
Friday 26/06
£49
Saturday 27/06
£52
Sunday 28/06
Monday 29/06
Tuesday 30/06
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 02/07
Friday 03/07
Saturday 04/07
Sunday 05/07
Monday 06/07
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 08/07
Thursday 09/07
Friday 10/07
£54
Saturday 11/07
£54
Sunday 12/07

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 £42, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Paignton to Edinburgh. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £52.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Paignton to Edinburgh, with £42. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £49.

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 coaches from Paignton to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Paignton to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Paignton to Edinburgh from our users.

National Express from Paignton to Edinburgh

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Paignton to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price £46
Fastest Coach 18h 30m
Earliest Coach 00:05
Last Coach 10:25
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 25/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Paignton and Edinburgh

The map below shows you where to find all the 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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Paignton - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £42 and takes 18h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Paignton to Edinburgh is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £42 to £115. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Paignton - Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Paignton to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Paignton take?

The quickest coach from Paignton to Edinburgh is provided by National Express and takes 18h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £51. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Paignton to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Paignton at 00:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Paignton to Edinburgh?

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

Which bus companies serve the Paignton - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Paignton to Edinburgh can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Edinburgh from Paignton?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Paignton Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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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