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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Plympton is to bus which costs £95 - £240 and takes 15h 49m.

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 6h 22m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Plympton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Plympton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at St Marys Court via Birmingham Coach Station and Marsh Mills Crabtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.

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 24m and costs £280 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Edinburgh to Plympton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Plympton bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Plympton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Plympton is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs £280 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 15h 49m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Plympton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Plympton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 1544+ hotels available in Plympton.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 24m
£288–403
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Marsh Mills Superstorebus 101 / ...
15h 49m
£97–238
Drive 476.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Plymptoncar 476.3 mi
8h 4m
£117–169
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
6h 22m
£112–262
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 42m
£106–232
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)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
7h 27m
£115–284
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 13m
£150–270
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
7h 13m
£150–395

Edinburgh to Plympton by train, foot, and bus

64Weekly Services

9h 24mAverage Duration

£288Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563.5 mi
Duration: 9h 24m

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 £280–400 and the journey takes 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Marys Court via Birmingham Coach Station, Marsh Mills Superstore, and Marsh Mills Crabtree in around 15h 49m.

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