Bus Tickets from Edinburgh to Plymouth

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Next departures for Edinburgh to Plymouth on October 3
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Plymouth Armada Bus StationNo tags
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Plymouth Armada Bus StationNo tags
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Plymouth Armada Bus StationNo tags
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Plymouth Armada Bus StationNo tags
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Plymouth Armada Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Plymouth

Bus
Average PriceUS$47 - US$137Average Duration21h 42m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average PriceUS$128 - US$526Average Duration8h 41m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Edinburgh to Plymouth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 8 hours 41 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
8h 41mAverage Duration
US$128Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Edinburgh to Plymouth: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$68
Average Bus Trip Duration21h 42m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance622 km
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Edinburgh to Plymouth Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Edinburgh - Plymouth

  1. What is the travel distance from Edinburgh to Plymouth?

    The distance between Edinburgh and Plymouth is around 625 km (388 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Plymouth?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Plymouth Coach Station, in Plymouth.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-01
US$57
10-02
US$45
Today
US$62
10-04
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10-05
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10-06
US$50
10-07
US$61
10-08
US$48
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Plymouth was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of US$45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Plymouth, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$45 to US$97 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$48 which is on 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Edinburgh to Plymouth.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Edinburgh to Plymouth, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Edinburgh to Plymouth will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Edinburgh to Plymouth, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Edinburgh to Plymouth?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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