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Which bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to Plymouth. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £39
tomorrow
from £35
Monday
from £29
Tuesday
from £34
Wednesday
from £24
Thursday
from £43
Friday
from £35

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    13:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    17h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    04:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    22h 40m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    22:20
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    14:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    17h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      18h 55m
      0
      21:10
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      12:40
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £29
      • Waiting Time 2h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      14:55
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      16:05
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    22h 40m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    22:20
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    13:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    17h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    04:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    17h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £53
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    14:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £57

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    17h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    17h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    04:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    14:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    17h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    14:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
  • National Express
    17h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    04:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £59

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    17h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    04:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    17h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    14:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    22h 40m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    22:20
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    13:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      18h 55m
      0
      21:10
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      12:40
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £29
      • Waiting Time 2h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      14:55
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      16:05
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    17h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    04:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    14:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    13:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    17h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    22h 40m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    22:20
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and Plymouth?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh to Plymouth. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Plymouth. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Plymouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 14 coaches from Edinburgh to Plymouth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Plymouth, with 12 offers.

All facts for Edinburgh to Plymouth bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 3 times by bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Plymouth bus ticket starting from £24!

Cheapest Bus £24
Fastest Bus 16h 5m
Earliest Coach 10:10
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 3 Ø
Distance 623.5 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Plymouth?

Every day, 3 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Plymouth. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 08/02/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 03/02
Tuesday 04/02
Wednesday 05/02
Thursday 06/02
Friday 07/02
Saturday 08/02
£39
Sunday 09/02
£46
Monday 10/02
£29
Tuesday 11/02
£34
Wednesday 12/02
£24
Thursday 13/02
£43
Friday 14/02
£37
Saturday 15/02
£53
Sunday 16/02
£38
Monday 17/02
Tuesday 18/02
Wednesday 19/02
£29
Thursday 20/02
Friday 21/02
Saturday 22/02
£32
Sunday 23/02
£46
Monday 24/02
£29
Tuesday 25/02
£29
Wednesday 26/02
£29
Thursday 27/02
Friday 28/02
£35
Saturday 01/03
Sunday 02/03

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Plymouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £24, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Plymouth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £43.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Plymouth, with £24. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £34.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Plymouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Plymouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Edinburgh to Plymouth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Edinburgh to Plymouth are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Edinburgh to Plymouth?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Edinburgh to Plymouth timetable.

National Express from Edinburgh to Plymouth

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to Plymouth:

Cheapest Price £24
Fastest Coach 16h 5m
Earliest Coach 10:10
Last Coach 22:00
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 03/02/2025

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Plymouth

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to Plymouth:

Cheapest Price £35
Fastest Coach 17h 0m
Earliest Coach 20:45
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 05/02/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Plymouth

Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and Plymouth. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Plymouth.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Edinburgh to Plymouth. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Edinburgh to Plymouth bus

How much does a Edinburgh Plymouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh Plymouth bus trip is available from £24 and takes 17h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Plymouth?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £24 to £62. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Plymouth.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh Plymouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Plymouth is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Plymouth from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Plymouth is provided by National Express and takes 16h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £48. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth?

The earliest bus to Plymouth departs from Edinburgh at 10:10. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Plymouth?

The latest bus to Plymouth departs from Edinburgh at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh Plymouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Plymouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Plymouth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Plymouth from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Plymouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Plymouth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Plymouth

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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