- Must visit
The Box
Plymouth’s main museum, gallery, and archive. It covers local art, natural history, and maritime stories in an impressive contemporary cultural hub.
Cheapest price
$239
Average price
$241
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
624 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Plymouth will cost around $241 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $239.
Of the 2 flights that leave Edinburgh for Plymouth onThu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct flights cover the 624 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the longest flights will take 1 h 50 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.




Flights from Edinburgh to Plymouth depart on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $158 but you can travel from only $47 by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 21:15. The fastest flight covers the 387 miles (624 km) distance in 1h 15m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 387 miles (624 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $158 |
Flights per day 2 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Plymouth flights for tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:00 AM Edinburgh | 1h50 | 11:50 AM Plymouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Edinburgh | 1h50 | 12:50 PM Plymouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Plymouth’s main museum, gallery, and archive. It covers local art, natural history, and maritime stories in an impressive contemporary cultural hub.
Interactive aquarium on the waterfront with ocean habitats, conservation displays, and a huge tank. A popular family attraction with strong educational value.
Tudor merchant’s residence in the Barbican, furnished to evoke historic domestic life. A compact museum ideal for understanding old Plymouth society.
Large waterfront parkland with sea views, monuments, and lawns. It is Plymouth’s classic promenade and a prime place to start exploring the city.
Historic harbourside quarter of cobbled lanes, old buildings, galleries, and maritime atmosphere. It is among Plymouth’s most characterful walking areas.
Broad city-centre avenue rebuilt after the Second World War. Shops, civic buildings, and public art make it useful for understanding modern Plymouth.
A classic Devon cream tea of scones, jam and clotted cream. In Devon, the cream goes on before the jam, making it a proud local ritual.
A traditional South West pasty with beef, potato, swede and onion in pastry. Common across Devon and Cornwall and a familiar local grab-and-go meal.
Fresh fish landed from Plymouth's historic fishing port, often grilled or battered. The city's waterfront location makes local seafood a signature choice.
Refined fine dining restaurant known for modern British tasting menus, polished service and a special occasion atmosphere near Plymouth Hoe.
Long-established market café famous for generous breakfasts, sandwiches and casual local dining in Plymouth Market.
Historic waterside pub in the Barbican serving seafood, local ales and hearty British dishes in a traditional, characterful setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are often cheaper than London, while dining and local buses are fairly priced for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Plymouth by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Plymouth flights use the Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Plymouth airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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