Edinburgh to Plymouth train

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Cheap train tickets and timesEdinburgh to Plymouth

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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Plymouth start from £174 with an average ticket price of £212.

£174
Cheapest Price
£212
Average Price
8 h 40 m
Fastest Journey
8 h 43 m
Average
6
Trains per day
624 km
Distance

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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Plymouth

distanceDistance386 miles
durationAverage train duration8 h 17 min
priceAverage train ticket price£156 (€177)
frequencyTrain frequency2 a day
changesDirect trainYes
carriersTrain providersCrossCountry, LNER, Great Western Rail, Lumo or Avanti West Coast

Trains from Edinburgh to Plymouth cover the 386 miles long journey taking on average 8 h 17 min with our travel partners like CrossCountry, LNER, Great Western Rail, Lumo or Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £80, but the average price of train tickets is £156. Travellers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Plymouth.

Train companies: CrossCountry, East Coast and Great Western Rail trains Edinburgh to Plymouth

Find the best trains to Plymouth from Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry, East Coast and Great Western Rail from £70. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Edinburgh and Plymouth. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Train information from Edinburgh to Plymouth with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 41 min
  • Cheapest Price: £128
  • CrossCountry frequency: 9 a day

FAQs: Edinburgh to Plymouth train

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Plymouth.
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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Plymouth can start from as little as £80 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Plymouth is £156; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Edinburgh to Plymouth train travel time is 8 h 17 min   for the 386 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Edinburgh to Plymouth leaves at 04: 36. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Edinburgh to Plymouth leaves at 17: 00.
There are 2 trains a day from Edinburgh to Plymouth which require at least one change with CrossCountry, LNER, Great Western Rail, Lumo or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the journey from Edinburgh to Plymouth you can take a train with CrossCountry, LNER, Great Western Rail, Lumo or Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Edinburgh to Plymouth on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Plymouth, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth by train is November.
You have options as you can travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Plymouth

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Plymouth
The major railway station for departures from Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to Plymouth.
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Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59 | Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
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.
The major train station for arrivals in Plymouth is Plymouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth for your trip to Plymouth from Edinburgh.
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+44 3451652030
Public transport options for Plymouth
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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