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Compare train, bus, and flight for Plymouth to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 387 miles (624 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$206 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $238 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 53m Average total duration 15h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Edinburgh:
A bus is $128 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Edinburgh costing on average $206 (€167).
A bus is $160 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Edinburgh costing on average $238 (€193).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 15h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Edinburgh
How to get from Plymouth to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM17h33Plymouth, Coach Station11:33 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$611One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM17h33Plymouth, Coach Station11:33 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$611One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- BA78301:25 PM1h45Exeter International Airport3:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$2181One-way0 transfers
Other options
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G25679+
G149218:16 AM8h19Plymouth station (PLY)4:35 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2451One-way2 transfers
G80257+W34577+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross12:15 PM8h21Plymouth station (PLY)8:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2471One-way2 transfers- Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G80263+G149251:15 PM8h25Plymouth station (PLY)9:40 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2471One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM16h54Plymouth, Coach Station8:34 AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$701One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM17h06Plymouth, Coach Station8:46 AMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$901One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM17h41Plymouth, Coach Station11:41 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$901One-way2 transfers
- LM03161:25 PM1h45Exeter International Airport3:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$2481One-way0 transfers
BA1365+
BA8710+BA781810:20 AM10h00Newquay Cornwall Airport8:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$5461One-way2 transfers- BA1365+BA8714+BA781810:20 AM10h50Newquay Cornwall Airport9:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$5461One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Edinburgh:
A bus is $128 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Edinburgh costing on average $206 (€167).
A bus is $160 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Edinburgh costing on average $238 (€193).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 15h 23m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach South West to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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