What is the best way to travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Plymouth?
You can get to Edinburgh with just $39 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus22h 15m08:10 AMPlymouthCoach Station6:25 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/24/2025 8:10:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/25/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
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National Express19h 50m011:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/24/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/25/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
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National Express15h 20m03:30 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:50 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/24/2025 3:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/25/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express19h 50m011:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/25/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
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National Express18h 25m012:30 AMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/25/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/25/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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National Express15h 20m03:30 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:50 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/25/2025 3:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express19h 50m011:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
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National Express18h 25m012:30 AMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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National Express15h 20m03:30 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:50 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 3:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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CrossCountry8h 45m05:24 AMPlymouthCentral Station2:09 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 5:24:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 2:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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CrossCountry8h 41m06:20 AMPlymouthCentral Station3:01 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 6:20:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 3:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 41m
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CrossCountry7h 52m06:20 AMPlymouthCentral Station2:12 PMEdinburghHaymarket Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 6:20:00 AM to Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 2:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 52m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 39m06:37 AMPlymouthCentral Station4:16 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 6:37:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 4:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 39m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 16m06:55 AMPlymouthCentral Station3:11 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 6:55:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 16m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus17h 36m011:59 PMPlymouthCoach Station5:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 11:59:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/28/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 36m
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FlixBus21h 56m011:59 PMPlymouthCoach Station9:55 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 11:59:00 PM to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/28/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 56m
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National Express18h 25m012:30 AMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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National Express20h 5m011:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station7:10 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/28/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
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National Express15h 20m03:30 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:50 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 3:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/28/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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CrossCountry8h 45m05:24 AMPlymouthCentral Station2:09 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 5:24:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 2:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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CrossCountry8h 41m06:20 AMPlymouthCentral Station3:01 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 6:20:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 3:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 41m
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CrossCountry7h 52m06:20 AMPlymouthCentral Station2:12 PMEdinburghHaymarket Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 6:20:00 AM to Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 2:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 52m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 39m06:37 AMPlymouthCentral Station4:16 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 6:37:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 4:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 39m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 16m06:55 AMPlymouthCentral Station3:11 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 6:55:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 16m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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National Express19h 50m011:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/28/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/1/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
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FlixBus22h 15m08:10 AMPlymouthCoach Station6:25 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/28/2025 8:10:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/1/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
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FlixBus17h 36m011:59 PMPlymouthCoach Station5:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/28/2025 11:59:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/1/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 36m
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FlixBus21h 31m011:59 PMPlymouthCoach Station9:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/28/2025 11:59:00 PM to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/1/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 31m
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National Express18h 40m012:30 AMPlymouthCoach Station7:10 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/28/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/28/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus22h 15m08:10 AMPlymouthCoach Station6:25 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 3/2/2025 8:10:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/3/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
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National Express16h 15m03:50 PMPlymouthCoach Station8:05 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 3/2/2025 3:50:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/3/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
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FlixBus17h 36m011:59 PMPlymouthCoach Station5:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 3/2/2025 11:59:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/3/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 36m
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FlixBus21h 31m011:59 PMPlymouthCoach Station9:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 3/2/2025 11:59:00 PM to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/3/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 31m
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National Express19h 50m011:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 3/2/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/3/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Plymouth to Edinburgh?
You can get to Edinburgh from Plymouth in just 7h 52m with a Train from CrossCountry. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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National Express15h 20m03:30 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:50 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/24/2025 3:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/25/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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National Express19h 50m011:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/24/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/25/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
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FlixBus22h 15m08:10 AMPlymouthCoach Station6:25 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/24/2025 8:10:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/25/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express15h 20m03:30 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:50 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/25/2025 3:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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National Express18h 25m012:30 AMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/25/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/25/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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National Express19h 50m011:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/25/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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CrossCountry7h 52m06:20 AMPlymouthCentral Station2:12 PMEdinburghHaymarket Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 6:20:00 AM to Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 2:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 52m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 16m06:55 AMPlymouthCentral Station3:11 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 6:55:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 16m
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CrossCountry8h 41m06:20 AMPlymouthCentral Station3:01 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 6:20:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 3:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 41m
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CrossCountry8h 45m05:24 AMPlymouthCentral Station2:09 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 5:24:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 2:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 39m06:37 AMPlymouthCentral Station4:16 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 6:37:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 4:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 39m
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National Express15h 20m03:30 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:50 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 3:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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National Express18h 25m012:30 AMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/26/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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National Express19h 50m011:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/26/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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CrossCountry7h 52m06:20 AMPlymouthCentral Station2:12 PMEdinburghHaymarket Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 6:20:00 AM to Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 2:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 52m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 16m06:55 AMPlymouthCentral Station3:11 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 6:55:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 16m
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CrossCountry8h 41m06:20 AMPlymouthCentral Station3:01 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 6:20:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 3:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 41m
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CrossCountry8h 45m05:24 AMPlymouthCentral Station2:09 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 5:24:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 2:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 39m06:37 AMPlymouthCentral Station4:16 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 6:37:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 4:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 39m
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National Express15h 20m03:30 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:50 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 3:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/28/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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FlixBus17h 36m011:59 PMPlymouthCoach Station5:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 11:59:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/28/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 36m
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National Express18h 25m012:30 AMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/27/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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National Express20h 5m011:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station7:10 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/28/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
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FlixBus21h 56m011:59 PMPlymouthCoach Station9:55 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/27/2025 11:59:00 PM to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/28/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 56m
Fastest Trains Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus17h 36m011:59 PMPlymouthCoach Station5:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/28/2025 11:59:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/1/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 36m
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National Express18h 40m012:30 AMPlymouthCoach Station7:10 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/28/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/28/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
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National Express19h 50m011:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/28/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/1/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
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FlixBus21h 31m011:59 PMPlymouthCoach Station9:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/28/2025 11:59:00 PM to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/1/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 31m
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FlixBus22h 15m08:10 AMPlymouthCoach Station6:25 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 2/28/2025 8:10:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/1/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express16h 15m03:50 PMPlymouthCoach Station8:05 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 3/2/2025 3:50:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/3/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
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FlixBus17h 36m011:59 PMPlymouthCoach Station5:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 3/2/2025 11:59:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/3/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 36m
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National Express19h 50m011:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 3/2/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/3/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
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FlixBus21h 31m011:59 PMPlymouthCoach Station9:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 3/2/2025 11:59:00 PM to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/3/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 31m
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FlixBus22h 15m08:10 AMPlymouthCoach Station6:25 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 3/2/2025 8:10:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/3/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Fastest Buses Sunday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh
What are the most popular stations in Plymouth and Edinburgh?
In Plymouth, you will usually depart from Central Station, Coach Station or Devonport Station, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at St Andrew's House Station, Waverley Station or Park Central, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Edinburgh from Plymouth? With 5 connections between 4 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Plymouth and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as $39 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Edinburgh in just 7h 52m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Plymouth and Edinburgh are National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Plymouth and Edinburgh is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Torpoint or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from , and landing at Edinburgh Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Plymouth to Edinburgh?
The most popular companies between Plymouth and Edinburgh, are National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: CrossCountry and Great Western Railway (GWR)
All you need to know when you travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Plymouth to Edinburgh. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Plymouth to Edinburgh
How can I reach Edinburgh from Plymouth?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Plymouth.
How far is Edinburgh from Plymouth?
The distance between Plymouth and Edinburgh is 387.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Plymouth and Edinburgh?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 17 kgs of CO2, a train 22 kgs, a car 106 kgs, and a flight 153 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Plymouth to Edinburgh?
You can get to Edinburgh with just $39 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Plymouth to Edinburgh?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Edinburgh in just 7h 52m with a Train from CrossCountry.
More routes to Plymouth and to Edinburgh
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