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

today
$56
tomorrow
$64
Wednesday
$46
Thursday
$63
Friday
$73
Saturday
$69
Sunday
$54

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 24m 9:01 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop 2:25 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $56
FlixBus 17h 27m 8:58 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 2:25 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $57
FlixBus 19h 27m 10:18 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 5:45 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $63
National Express 17h 30m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:05 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $95
National Express 16h 0m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:05 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $102

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 17h 30m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:05 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $64
National Express 16h 0m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:05 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $83

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 27m 8:58 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 2:25 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 17h 24m 9:01 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop 2:25 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 17h 0m 9:35 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop 2:35 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $57
National Express 17h 30m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:05 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $81
National Express 16h 0m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:05 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $95

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 24m 9:01 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop 2:25 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $63
FlixBus 17h 27m 8:58 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 2:25 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $64
FlixBus 19h 27m 10:18 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 5:45 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $76
National Express 17h 30m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:05 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $95
National Express 16h 0m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:05 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $95
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth via Ratho, you can save more than $11? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 17%
      17h 12m
      Edinburgh
      8 mi
      9:13 PM
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop
      2:25 PM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 17h 30m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:05 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $73
National Express 16h 0m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:05 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth via Ratho, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Scottish Citylink
      17h 26m
      0
      8:59 PM
      Edinburgh
      Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop
      9:11 PM
      Ratho
      Bus Stop
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • FlixBus
      17h 12m
      0
      9:13 PM
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop
      2:25 PM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52
    Travel time is 1h 26m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 17h 30m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:05 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $69
National Express 16h 0m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:05 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $91
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth via Ratho, you can save more than $17? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 25%
      17h 12m
      Edinburgh
      8 mi
      9:13 PM
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop
      2:25 PM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth via Ratho, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Scottish Citylink
      17h 26m
      0
      8:59 PM
      Edinburgh
      Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop
      9:11 PM
      Ratho
      Bus Stop
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • FlixBus
      17h 12m
      0
      9:13 PM
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop
      2:25 PM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52
    Travel time is 1h 26m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:05 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 11:50 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 17h 24m 9:01 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop 2:25 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $57
FlixBus 17h 27m 8:58 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 2:25 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $58
National Express 17h 30m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:05 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $76
National Express 16h 20m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:05 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $107
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Plymouth via Ratho, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 54m
      0
      8:31 PM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      8:43 PM
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      17h 12m
      0
      9:13 PM
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop
      2:25 PM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $43
    Travel time is 3h 9m longer, but you will save $5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth is $43 on 9/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Plymouth

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Plymouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Edinburgh to Plymouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Plymouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 59 buses from Edinburgh to Plymouth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Plymouth, with 27 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 12 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Plymouth starting from $43!

Cheapest Bus $43
Fastest Bus 14h 45m
Earliest Bus 8:20 AM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 12 Ø
Distance 387.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Plymouth

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Plymouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 09/06
Monday 09/07
$56
Tuesday 09/08
$64
Wednesday 09/09
$46
Thursday 09/10
$63
Friday 09/11
$73
Saturday 09/12
$69
Sunday 09/13
$54
Monday 09/14
$80
Tuesday 09/15
$71
Wednesday 09/16
$43
Thursday 09/17
$69
Friday 09/18
$64
Saturday 09/19
$69
Sunday 09/20
$73
Monday 09/21
$44
Tuesday 09/22
$64
Wednesday 09/23
$64
Thursday 09/24
$52
Friday 09/25
$63
Saturday 09/26
$73
Sunday 09/27
$54
Monday 09/28
$48
Tuesday 09/29
$64
Wednesday 09/30
$64
Thursday 10/01
Friday 10/02
$68
Saturday 10/03

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 $43, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $64.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Plymouth, with $46. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Edinburgh to Plymouth are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Plymouth

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth

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

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Plymouth bus

How much does a Edinburgh Plymouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $43 and takes 17h 27m to reach Plymouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $43 and $107. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Plymouth.

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

Every day, the Edinburgh to Plymouth bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth is offered by FlixBus and takes 14h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $54. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Plymouth from Edinburgh starts at 8:20 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 Edinburgh to Plymouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Plymouth starts at 11:30 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 Edinburgh Plymouth route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Plymouth, 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 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: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Plymouth 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 Edinburgh Plymouth 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 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 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 Edinburgh to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

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

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 12 daily trips between Edinburgh and Plymouth. 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 Edinburgh to Plymouth?

Prices and availability for 12 trips between Edinburgh and Plymouth 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 Edinburgh to Plymouth

Economy
Economy

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

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