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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
$66
tomorrow
$56
Wednesday
$55
Thursday
$54
Friday
$59
Saturday
$71
Sunday
$42

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 33m 6:00 AM Plymouth Coach Station 11:33 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $66
FlixBus 16h 54m 3:40 PM Plymouth Coach Station 8:34 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $66
FlixBus 17h 37m 6:00 AM Plymouth Coach Station 11:37 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $66
National Express 19h 20m 11:15 PM Plymouth Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $87
National Express 15h 15m 5:10 AM Plymouth Coach Station 8:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $91
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 33m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      5:55 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 33m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      11:33 PM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 2h 18m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 33m 6:00 AM Plymouth Coach Station 11:33 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $56
FlixBus 17h 37m 6:00 AM Plymouth Coach Station 11:37 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $56
National Express 19h 5m 1:20 AM Plymouth Coach Station 8:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $62
FlixBus 16h 54m 3:40 PM Plymouth Coach Station 8:34 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $62
National Express 18h 5m 12:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $81
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 33m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      5:55 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 33m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      11:33 PM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 0h 39m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 54m 3:40 PM Plymouth Coach Station 8:34 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $55
FlixBus 16h 59m 3:40 PM Plymouth Coach Station 8:39 AM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $56
FlixBus 19h 56m 3:40 PM Plymouth Coach Station 11:36 AM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $57
National Express 19h 5m 1:20 AM Plymouth Coach Station 8:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $63
National Express 18h 5m 12:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $77
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 33m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      5:55 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 33m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      11:33 PM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 0h 39m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 19h 5m 1:20 AM Plymouth Coach Station 8:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $54
FlixBus 17h 33m 6:00 AM Plymouth Coach Station 11:33 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $55
FlixBus 16h 54m 3:40 PM Plymouth Coach Station 8:34 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $64
FlixBus 16h 5m 3:40 PM Plymouth Coach Station 7:45 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $67
National Express 18h 5m 12:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $68
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 33m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      5:55 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 33m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      11:33 PM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 1h 28m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 33m 6:00 AM Plymouth Coach Station 11:33 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $59
FlixBus 17h 37m 6:00 AM Plymouth Coach Station 11:37 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $59
FlixBus 16h 42m 3:40 PM Plymouth Coach Station 8:22 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $61
National Express 15h 30m 5:10 AM Plymouth Coach Station 8:40 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $90
National Express 19h 20m 11:15 PM Plymouth Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $91
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 33m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      5:55 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 33m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      11:33 PM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 2h 3m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 19h 20m 11:15 PM Plymouth Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $71
National Express 18h 5m 12:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $77
National Express 14h 45m 5:25 AM Plymouth Coach Station 8:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $80
National Express 16h 15m 3:50 PM Plymouth Coach Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $80
National Express 15h 35m 3:45 PM Plymouth Coach Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $94
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 33m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      5:55 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 33m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      11:33 PM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 2h 48m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 54m 3:40 PM Plymouth Coach Station 8:34 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $42
FlixBus 16h 59m 3:40 PM Plymouth Coach Station 8:39 AM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $43
FlixBus 17h 7m 6:00 AM Plymouth Coach Station 11:07 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop  Economy $56
National Express 19h 20m 11:15 PM Plymouth Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $72
National Express 18h 5m 12:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $77

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh is $42 on 6/28/2026. Flexible travelers 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Plymouth to Edinburgh. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Plymouth and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 49 buses from Plymouth to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Edinburgh, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 19 times every day by bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plymouth to Edinburgh starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus $42
Fastest Bus 14h 45m
Earliest Bus 12:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 19 Ø
Distance 387.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Every day, 19 buses from 2 bus companies leave Plymouth for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/21
Monday 06/22
$66
Tuesday 06/23
$56
Wednesday 06/24
$55
Thursday 06/25
$54
Friday 06/26
$59
Saturday 06/27
$71
Sunday 06/28
$42
Monday 06/29
Tuesday 06/30
$51
Wednesday 07/01
Thursday 07/02
$51
Friday 07/03
$56
Saturday 07/04
Sunday 07/05
Monday 07/06
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 07/08
Thursday 07/09
$69
Friday 07/10
$75
Saturday 07/11
$62
Sunday 07/12
$67
Monday 07/13
$64
Tuesday 07/14
$56
Wednesday 07/15
$72
Thursday 07/16
$78
Friday 07/17
$57
Saturday 07/18

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 $42, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $64.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Edinburgh, with $42. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $71.

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 buses from Plymouth to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Plymouth and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Plymouth and Edinburgh.

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 Plymouth to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Plymouth to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 16h 54m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $116. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Plymouth to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Plymouth to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Plymouth to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 14h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $80. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Plymouth starts at 12:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Plymouth for Edinburgh starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Plymouth Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Plymouth to Edinburgh bus route?

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 Plymouth Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Plymouth to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 19 daily trips between Plymouth and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Plymouth to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 19 trips between Plymouth and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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