Edinburgh to Plymouth train
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Plymouth
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Train schedule Edinburgh to Plymouth
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Plymouth
Fastest Journey
7 h 55 m
Average
8 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
624 km
Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh for Plymouth every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Plymouth
 | Distance | 386 miles |
 | Average train duration | 8 h 39 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £273 (€310) |
 | Train frequency | 10 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway or TransPennine Express Service |
Trains from Edinburgh to Plymouth cover the 386 miles long trip taking on average 8 h 39 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway or TransPennine Express Service. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £273, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £273. Travellers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Plymouth.
Train companies: CrossCountry and Great Western Rail trains Edinburgh to Plymouth
Travel to Plymouth from Edinburgh from £273 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry and Great Western Rail! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Edinburgh and Plymouth you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
If you're looking for cheap CrossCountry tickets to Plymouth from Edinburgh, check out Omio! With one-way Edinburgh to Plymouth train ticket prices starting as low as £273 when you book in advance, we'll help you get to Plymouth from Edinburgh by showing you the latest CrossCountry offers, train timetables and tickets for this 386 miles (623 km) route. You can also review relevant ticket information for each class fare available on this trip, such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard with CrossCountry. If you search for CrossCountry tickets between Edinburgh and Plymouth in the Omio app, you can quickly see if they are mobile tickets so that you can go paperless when taking the train. Whether you're looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train between Edinburgh and Plymouth on offer, Omio makes it easier than ever for you to find that perfect train with CrossCountry so you can enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey.
CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Plymouth train information:
- Average Duration: 10 h 11 min
- Average Price: £273
- CrossCountry frequency: 4 a day
Save time and money by searching for and booking your Great Western Rail train to Plymouth from Edinburgh online with Omio! If you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest Great Western Rail train to Plymouth from Edinburgh, Omio can help you out every step of the way. Check current Great Western Rail train timetables for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best connections for the 386 miles (623 km) journey between Edinburgh and Plymouth as well as ticket information for the train (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard), and then book a cheap train ticket – all in one convenient place. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains between Edinburgh and Plymouth, you can check straight away if the Great Western Rail ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Buy your official Great Western Rail Edinburgh to Plymouth train tickets online on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy the travel experience!
Train information from Edinburgh to Plymouth with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 11 h 52 min
- Great Western Rail frequency: 2 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to Plymouth
There are a few train stations in Edinburgh to start your journey from including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park. In Plymouth you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Plymouth and Plymouth.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Plymouth.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Edinburgh Waverley, located approximately 0.4 miles (659 m) from the city centre of Edinburgh. The most popular arrival train station in Plymouth, called Plymouth, is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from its city centre.
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Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.
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