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4.6Travel Information between Edinburgh and Plymouth
 Distance | 386 miles (623 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $36 - $140 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $36 (€32) • 15 h 55 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $140 (€126) • 1 h 30 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express, Azul or CrossCountry |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 386 miles (623 km) to Plymouth from Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express, Azul or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Edinburgh to Plymouth.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth
Travel to Plymouth 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 Edinburgh to Plymouth.
There are 3 options to travel to Plymouth from Edinburgh including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $36 (€32).
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Plymouth:
Taking a bus costs $104 (€94) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $140 (€126) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $42 (€37) less than taking a train, which costs on average $77 (€70) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Plymouth by bus takes 15 h 55 min on average.
Getting to Plymouth by train takes 8 h 36 min on average.
The distance from Edinburgh to Plymouth is approximately 386 miles (623 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Plymouth is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 flight per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Plymouth from Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Plymouth:
- Trains from Edinburgh to Plymouth most often leave from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Plymouth.
The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Plymouth:
- Travel with National Express or FlixBus for buses to Plymouth. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Edinburgh to Plymouth tickets on Omio for $36 (€32).
- Azul can take you to Plymouth by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Azul from Edinburgh to Plymouth for $140 (€126).
- CrossCountry, LNER, Lumo, Great Western Rail, Cross Country or Avanti West Coast can get you to Plymouth by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Plymouth for $77 (€70) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct flight a day to Plymouth with.
- You can check for a direct train to Plymouth with Cross Country with 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Plymouth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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