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The average train between Edinburgh and Plymouth takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Plymouth station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 42m.
Edinburgh to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Plymouth is 623.7 km. The road distance is 774 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £240–360 and the journey takes 8h 44m.
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