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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$199 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $271 Average price |
9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 55m Average total duration 15h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Edinburgh
How to get from Plymouth to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX101 · NX183Fastest
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BA1379 · BA1438Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh
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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 $137 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Edinburgh costing on average $182 (€148).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, LNER, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Azul to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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