The average bus between Edinburgh and Plympton takes 17h 43m and the fastest bus takes 17h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Plympton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh and Plympton. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Plympton at 2:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 17h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Plympton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Plympton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Plympton station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.
Edinburgh to Plympton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Plympton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Plympton is 621.1 km. The road distance is 854 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Marys Court via Birmingham Coach Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 16h 14m.