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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Plympton is to fly and train which costs £90 - £230 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Plympton is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs £120 - £350.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Plympton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Plympton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Plymouth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Plympton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Plympton is 567 miles. The road distance is 479.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Plympton without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs £250 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Edinburgh to Plympton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Plympton train from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Plympton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Plympton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Plympton is 479 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Edinburgh to Plympton.

Where can I stay near Plympton?

There are 1527+ hotels available in Plympton.

Edinburgh to Plympton - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Plympton by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 21m
£250–366
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
7h 13m
£92–241
Drive 476.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Plymptoncar 476.3 mi
8h 4m
£118–171
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
5h 58m
£120–346
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain
11h 32m
£172–336
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
6h 36m
£94–226
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
6h 45m
£142–341
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
8h 12m
£136–264

Edinburgh to Plympton by train, foot, and bus

60Weekly Services

9h 21mAverage Duration

£250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563.5 mi
Duration: 9h 21m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £240–370 and the journey takes 8h 44m.

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