The average train between Plymouth and Edinburgh takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth to Edinburgh. 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 Plymouth and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 2:27 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:01 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 Plymouth station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 42m.
Plymouth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Plymouth to Edinburgh train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Plymouth and Edinburgh is 623.7 km. The road distance is 895 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £300–430 and the journey takes 8h 43m.