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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Cheapest
8 h 12 min
Car
774 km.
from $42
Fastest
1 h 26 min
Plane
Other
9 h 1 min
Bus
851 km.
from €585
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$1,392.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$227.84

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Newquay St Mawgan Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$35.44–$316.44

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Exeter to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$443.02
Plane from Newquay St Mawgan Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,139.20
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$189.87
Train from Plymouth to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Plymouth to St
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$69.62
Train from Plymouth to Reading
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$278.47

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$63.29
Bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
8h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91
Train from Plymouth to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50
Train from Plymouth to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$101.26
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Plymouth to St
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Reading to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$82.28

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 16h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plymouth to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $108.70 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Edinburgh?

The distance between Plymouth and Edinburgh is 896 km. The road distance is 774.8 km.

How do I travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $282.61 - $923.91 .

How long does it take to get from Plymouth to Edinburgh?

The train from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley takes 8h 39m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Edinburgh bus from?

Plymouth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Edinburgh train from?

Plymouth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.

Train, bus or fly from Plymouth to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Edinburgh is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $282.61 - $923.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 16h 29m. There are no good options to fly between Plymouth to Edinburgh.

Where does the Plymouth to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Plymouth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Plymouth to Edinburgh train arrive?

Plymouth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Plymouth to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Edinburgh is 775 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Plymouth to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Plymouth to Edinburgh?

Book your Plymouth to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Plymouth to Edinburgh?

Book your Plymouth to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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