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How to get fromEdinburgh to Devonportby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Devonport by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PlymouthtrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    9h 21m
    £67–342

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
    14h 33m
    £33–109

  3. Drive 482.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Devonportcar482.5 mi
    8h 6m
    £118–171

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)planeEDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
    6h 15m
    £94–264

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus183
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus101 / ...
    16h
    £50–128

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
    6h 45m
    £50–162

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeGLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
    7h 29m
    £57–218

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
    8h 18m
    £94–284

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeEDI - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
    8h 58m
    £98–274

  10. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)planeNCL - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
    7h 3m
    £106–335

  11. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeEDI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
    3. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain
    8h 43m
    £154–362

Edinburgh to Devonport by train, foot, and bus

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Devonport, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–340 and the journey takes 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Chapel Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 14h 33m.

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