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How to get fromEdinburgh to Plymptonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Plympton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    9h 21m
    £251–367

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Taunton BP Garagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    15h 29m
    £57–93

  3. Drive  476.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Plymptoncar car 476.3 mi
    8h 4m
    £119–172

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 58m
    £120–316

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    11h 32m
    £172–337

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 36m
    £94–226

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 13m
    £92–241

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 49m
    £78–258

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 45m
    £148–321

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 12m
    £136–264

Edinburgh to Plympton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Plympton, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £240–370 and the journey takes 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Marys Court via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Blackbrook BP Garage, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 15h 29m.

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