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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$291.13

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$430.36
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Newquay
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$506.31
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Newquay
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$379.73

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$443.02
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Newquay
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,139.20
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$189.87
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Newquay to Par
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$39.24
Train from Par to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$58.23
Train from Reading to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$278.47

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from Birmingham to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$63.29

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
8h 42m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$101.26
Train from Par to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$69.62
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$417.71
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$82.28

ScotRail

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Plymouth is to bus which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 16h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Plymouth is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs $97.83 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Plymouth via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Plymouth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Plymouth. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Plymouth?

The distance between Edinburgh and Plymouth is 899 km. The road distance is 774.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs $282.61 - $923.91 .

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouth takes 8h 42m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Plymouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Plymouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Plymouth is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs $282.61 - $923.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Plymouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Plymouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Plymouth?

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

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

Book your Edinburgh to Plymouth train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Plymouth bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Plymouth?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Plymouth. Prices start at $50.64 per night.
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