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Plymouth to Edinburgh train with Cross Country

Mon, 17 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
London North Eastern RailwayY21936
04:549h21
Plymouth station (PLY)
14:15Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£2071One-way
2 changes
Cross CountryC65941
05:248h08
Plymouth station (PLY)
13:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£2501One-way
2 changes
Cross CountryC65941
05:248h45
Plymouth station (PLY)
14:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£2841One-way
0 changes
Cross CountryC65944
06:208h41
Plymouth station (PLY)
15:01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£2841One-way
0 changes
London North Eastern RailwayY21937
05:558h27
Plymouth station (PLY)
14:22Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£3541One-way
2 changes

Plymouth to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
London North Eastern Railway
Y21936
Great Western RailwayY21936
04:54 Plymouth station (PLY)9h21 14:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2 changes
Cross Country
C65941
Cross CountryC65941
05:24 Plymouth station (PLY)8h45 14:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
C65941
Cross CountryC65941
05:24 Plymouth station (PLY)8h08 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2 changes
London North Eastern Railway
Y21937
Great Western RailwayY21937
05:55 Plymouth station (PLY)8h27 14:22 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2 changes
Avanti West Coast
C65944
Cross CountryC65944
06:20 Plymouth station (PLY)7h59 14:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2 changes
Cross Country
C65944
Cross CountryC65944
06:20 Plymouth station (PLY)8h41 15:01 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect

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Train times from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Fastest Journey

7 h 59 m

Average

8 h 34 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

624 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Plymouth for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Avanti West CoastC65944
06:207h59
Plymouth station (PLY)
14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£3581One-way
2 changes
Cross CountryC65941
05:248h08
Plymouth station (PLY)
13:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£2501One-way
2 changes
London North Eastern RailwayY21937
05:558h27
Plymouth station (PLY)
14:22Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£3541One-way
2 changes
Cross CountryC65944
06:208h41
Plymouth station (PLY)
15:01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£2841One-way
0 changes
Cross CountryC65941
05:248h45
Plymouth station (PLY)
14:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£2841One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Trains from Plymouth to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £27 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27
Distance
623 km
Average train duration
8h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
£65
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
2
Train providers
4
Fastest train
8h 27m
First train
01:22
Last train
23:54
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27

Train companies: CrossCountry, East Coast and Virgin Trains trains Plymouth to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh from Plymouth from £87 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry, East Coast and Virgin Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Edinburgh from 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.

CrossCountry from Plymouth to Edinburgh train information:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 28 min
  • Cheapest Price: £101
  • CrossCountry frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Plymouth to Edinburgh train

FAQs: Travel by train from Plymouth to Edinburgh 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 Plymouth to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Edinburgh can start from as little as £64 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Plymouth to Edinburgh is £163; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Plymouth to Edinburgh train time is 7 h 54 min   covering the 386 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Plymouth to Edinburgh leaves at 01: 22. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Plymouth to Edinburgh leaves at 23: 54.
Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Plymouth to Edinburgh with CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Plymouth to Edinburgh, you can count on CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Rail for the best way to get you to Edinburgh. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Plymouth to Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 54.

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

The cheapest month for a train from Plymouth to Edinburgh is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Edinburgh from Plymouth including taking a flight, coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Edinburgh

Plymouth
Edinburgh
The major train station for departures in Plymouth is Plymouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth for your trip from Plymouth to Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
Public transport options for Plymouth
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey to Edinburgh from Plymouth.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • 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.
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