How to travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh

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Travel Information between Plymouth and Edinburgh

distanceDistance386 miles (623 km)
modeAvailable travel modesFlight, bus or train
priceTicket price range$31 - $122
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $31 (€27) • 16 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $122 (€106) • 1 h 25 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express, Azul or CrossCountry

Take a flight, bus or train to travel 386 miles (623 km) to Edinburgh from Plymouth. 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.

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from Plymouth to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation
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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
04:10PM16h05
Plymouth
08:15AMEdinburgh
$821One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
04:10PM16h05
Plymouth
08:15AMEdinburgh
$821One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Loganair
01:40PM1h40
Exeter International Airport (EXT)
03:20PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$2791One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Avanti West Coast
09:14AM10h21
Plymouth station (PLY)
07:35PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$2301One-way
4 transfers
London North Eastern Railway
10:14AM9h57
Plymouth station (PLY)
08:11PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$2301One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
11:14AM10h19
Plymouth station (PLY)
09:33PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$2301One-way
3 transfers
FlixBus
11:59PM17h31
Plymouth
05:30PMEdinburgh
$1021One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
04:10PM24h55
Plymouth
05:05PMEdinburgh
$831One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
08:10AM23h25
Plymouth
07:35AMEdinburgh
$981One-way
2 transfers

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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.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Edinburgh from Plymouth. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    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. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

        FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh

        FAQs: 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 ways to get from Plymouth to Edinburgh: flight, bus or train.

        The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Plymouth is by taking a bus, which costs on average $31 (€27).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Plymouth to Edinburgh:

        Taking a bus costs $91 (€79) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $122 (€106).

        Taking a bus costs $87 (€75) less than taking a train, which costs on average $118 (€102) for the same trip.

        The quickest way to travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Getting to Edinburgh by bus takes 16 h 10 min on average.

        Train takes 7 h 54 min on average.

        The Plymouth to Edinburgh distance is around 386 miles (623 km).

        The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Edinburgh is:

          However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Plymouth to Edinburgh as scheduled services by flight, bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

          These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Edinburgh:

          • Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
          • Trains mostly leave from Plymouth and tend to arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.

          Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Plymouth to Edinburgh:

          • You can take a bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh with National Express or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $31 (€27) with FlixBus from Plymouth to Edinburgh.
          • You can travel by plane between Plymouth and Edinburgh with Azul or easyJet, and you can find Azul Plymouth to Edinburgh tickets for $122 (€106) on Omio.
          • You can travel by train from Plymouth to Edinburgh with CrossCountry, East Coast, Virgin Trains or Great Western Rail, and you can find CrossCountry Plymouth to Edinburgh tickets for $118 (€102) on Omio.

          Yes, there are direct services available from Plymouth to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

          • Direct bus with.
          • Take a direct flight with.
          • Take a direct train with.

          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.

          Many of our customers traveling from Plymouth to Edinburgh don't make Edinburgh their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Edinburgh are London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Edinburgh to any of these top destinations today!
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