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  • Departure time: October 11 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: 114233
    Arrival time: October 12 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth Armada Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 13 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: 114233
    Arrival time: October 14 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth Armada Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 13 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Bus Station
    Arrival time: October 14 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth Armada Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 13 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: 114233
    Arrival time: October 14 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth Armada Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 13 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Bus Station
    Arrival time: October 14 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth Armada Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Plymouth.

Bus
Average Price$48 - $176Average Duration21h 41m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$129 - $515Average 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 the good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 8 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
8h 41mAverage Duration
$129Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Edinburgh to Plymouth: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$87
Average bus trip duration21h 41m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance386 miles (622 km)
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Edinburgh to Plymouth Bus

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

Best price found
08/30
$74
08/31
$71
Today
$59
09/02
$57
09/03
$57
09/04
$49
09/05
$72
09/06
$66
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Plymouth was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $49

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 $49 to $138 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 $49 which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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 travelers 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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