Bus and Coach from Plymouth to Edinburgh: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Plymouth to Edinburgh from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

£60

tomorrow

£52

Sunday

£44

Monday

£39

Tuesday

Wednesday

£48

Thursday

£47

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	15h 35m	05:10	Plymouth	Coach Station	20:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£60	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 05:10:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
National Express	18h 40m	00:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	19:10	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£68	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 00:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
National Express	19h 40m	23:15	Plymouth	Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£68	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 23:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
National Express	15h 20m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	06:50	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£86	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 15:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	20h 29m	15:55	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:24	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 15:55:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 29m
FlixBus	20h 23m	15:55	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:18	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 15:55:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 23m
FlixBus	16h 20m	15:55	Plymouth	Coach Station	08:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 15:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	18h 25m	00:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£68	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 00:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
National Express	19h 40m	23:15	Plymouth	Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£70	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 23:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 10m	11:15	Plymouth	Coach Station	06:25	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 11:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
FlixBus	20h 23m	15:55	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:18	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 15:55:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 23m
FlixBus	16h 20m	15:55	Plymouth	Coach Station	08:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 15:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	14h 50m	05:25	Plymouth	Coach Station	20:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£58	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 05:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
National Express	16h 15m	15:50	Plymouth	Coach Station	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£58	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 15:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 10m	11:15	Plymouth	Coach Station	06:25	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
FlixBus	22h 0m	11:15	Plymouth	Coach Station	09:15	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:15:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
FlixBus	22h 14m	11:15	Plymouth	Coach Station	09:29	Edinburgh	St Andrew's House Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:15:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 14m
National Express	15h 20m	05:10	Plymouth	Coach Station	20:30	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£56	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 05:10:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
National Express	19h 40m	23:15	Plymouth	Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£65	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 23:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 36m	23:59	Plymouth	Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 23:59:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 36m
FlixBus	21h 44m	23:59	Plymouth	Coach Station	21:43	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 23:59:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 44m
FlixBus	21h 49m	23:59	Plymouth	Coach Station	21:48	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 23:59:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 49m
National Express	19h 10m	01:20	Plymouth	Coach Station	20:30	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£55	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 01:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
National Express	18h 25m	00:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£65	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 00:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 0m	11:15	Plymouth	Coach Station	09:15	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:15:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
FlixBus	22h 14m	11:15	Plymouth	Coach Station	09:29	Edinburgh	St Andrew's House Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:15:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 09:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 14m
FlixBus	22h 6m	11:15	Plymouth	Coach Station	09:21	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:15:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 09:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 6m
National Express	19h 10m	01:20	Plymouth	Coach Station	20:30	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£55	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 01:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
National Express	18h 25m	00:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£68	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 00:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Plymouth to Edinburgh is £35 on 03/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Plymouth and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Plymouth and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily coaches from Plymouth to Edinburgh. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Plymouth and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 23 coaches from Plymouth to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Edinburgh, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 11 times every day by bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plymouth to Edinburgh starting from £35!

Cheapest Bus	£35
Fastest Bus	14h 50m
Earliest Coach	00:30
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	11 Ø
Distance	623.5 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Every day, 11 buses from 2 coach companies leave Plymouth for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£60

Saturday 06/12

£45

Sunday 07/12

£44

Monday 08/12

£56

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£55

Thursday 11/12

£55

Friday 12/12

£38

Saturday 13/12

£57

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£38

Friday 19/12

£50

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£51

Monday 22/12

£54

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£83

Saturday 27/12

£70

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plymouth to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £38, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Plymouth to Edinburgh. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £48.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Edinburgh, with £38. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £43.

How to save money travelling from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Plymouth to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh, 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 Plymouth to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Plymouth to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Plymouth to Edinburgh from our users.

National Express from Plymouth to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£55
Fastest Coach	14h 50m
Earliest Coach	00:30
Last Coach	23:15
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

FlixBus from Plymouth to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£39
Fastest Coach	16h 20m
Earliest Coach	11:15
Last Coach	23:59
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Plymouth and Edinburgh

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Plymouth and Edinburgh.

Coach Station

Armada Way 165

Marsh Mills

Plymouth Road 300

Port

University

Drake Circus 40

Bus Station Bretonside

Breton Side 4

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Plymouth to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Plymouth to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Plymouth to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Plymouth - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Plymouth - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £35 and takes 19h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Plymouth to Edinburgh is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £35 to £86. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Plymouth to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 11 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Plymouth take?

The quickest coach from Plymouth to Edinburgh is provided by National Express and takes 14h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £77. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Plymouth at 00:30. 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 Plymouth to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Plymouth at 23:59. 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 Plymouth - Edinburgh route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Edinburgh?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Plymouth Edinburgh 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 Plymouth Edinburgh 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 Plymouth to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Plymouth and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Plymouth and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!