386 miles (623 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$34 - $133 | |
Bus • $34 (€30) • 15 h 20 min | |
Flight • $133 (€120) • 1 h 30 min | |
National Express, Azul or CrossCountry |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 386 miles (623 km) from Plymouth to 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 Plymouth to Edinburgh.
How to get from Plymouth to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh on FlixBus, National Express and CrossCountry travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next journey: you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
easyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. easyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard.
You can get to Edinburgh from Plymouth 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Plymouth is by taking a bus, which costs on average $34 (€30).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Plymouth to Edinburgh:
Taking a bus costs $99 (€90) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $133 (€120) for the same trip.
A bus is $49 (€44) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Edinburgh costing on average $82 (€74).
The quickest way to travel to Edinburgh from Plymouth is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 15 h 20 min of travel time.
Train takes on average 8 h 27 min.
The distance from Plymouth to Edinburgh is approximately 386 miles (623 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Edinburgh is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Plymouth and 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 when traveling from Plymouth to Edinburgh:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Plymouth to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Edinburgh from Plymouth.
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