How to travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh

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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 $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 $45, and a flight costs an average of $182.

Distance: 387 miles (624 km)

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Flight

$199

Average price

$84

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$271

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9h 13m

Average total duration

8h 43m

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30m

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15h 55m

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15h 25m

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4h 38m

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1h 38m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

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Loganair

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from Plymouth to Edinburgh

How to get from Plymouth to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    12:30 AM18h25
    Plymouth
    6:55 PMEdinburgh
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    12:30 AM18h25
    Plymouth
    6:55 PMEdinburgh
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    3:55 PM16h20
    Plymouth
    8:15 AMEdinburgh
    $861One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    1:20 AM19h05
    Plymouth
    8:25 PMEdinburgh
    $791One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    11:15 AM21h48
    Plymouth
    9:03 AMEdinburgh
    $801One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Plymouth and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Edinburgh:

A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Edinburgh costing on average $91 (€74).

A bus is $138 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Edinburgh costing on average $182 (€148).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 51m.

Bus takes on average 14h 45m.

The distance from Plymouth to Edinburgh is approximately 387 miles (624 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plymouth to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Loganair to go to Edinburgh by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Plymouth to Edinburgh:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
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