Bus Plymouth to Edinburgh: Compare prices and save money

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

$46

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

$47

Friday

$53

Saturday

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 44m	3:50 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	8:34 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 3:50:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 44m
FlixBus	17h 33m	6:00 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	11:33 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 6:00:00 AM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 33m
National Express	19h 20m	11:15 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$82	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 11:15:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
FlixBus	19h 10m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	7:09 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 11:59:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
National Express	15h 50m	3:30 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	7:20 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$97	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 33m	6:00 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	11:33 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 6:00:00 AM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 33m
FlixBus	17h 37m	6:00 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	11:37 PM	Edinburgh		Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 6:00:00 AM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 37m
FlixBus	16h 44m	3:50 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	8:34 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 3:50:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 44m
National Express	18h 5m	12:30 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$94	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 12:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
National Express	15h 50m	3:30 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	7:20 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$101	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 32m	3:50 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	8:22 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 3:50:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 32m
FlixBus	16h 36m	3:50 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	8:26 AM	Edinburgh		Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 3:50:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 36m
FlixBus	17h 33m	6:00 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	11:33 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 6:00:00 AM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 33m
National Express	18h 20m	12:30 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	6:50 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$86	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 12:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
National Express	19h 20m	11:15 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$89	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 11:15:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m

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.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Plymouth to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Plymouth and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 18 buses from Plymouth to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Edinburgh, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/25/2026 costs just $41, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 15 times every day by bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plymouth to Edinburgh starting from $41!

Cheapest Bus	$41
Fastest Bus	15h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	15 Ø
Distance	387.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Every day, 15 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 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$66

Tuesday 09/08

$82

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$47

Friday 09/11

$53

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$69

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$41

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$41

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

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 $41, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plymouth to Edinburgh. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $46.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Edinburgh, with $41. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $82.

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.

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

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 $41 and takes 16h 44m 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 $41 and $147. 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 15 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 15h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $97. 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 6:00 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.

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!