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Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

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11

train journeys
per day

387

miles (623 kms)

7hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

05:24 / 18:55

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

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On a typical weekday there are 11 scheduled rail journeys between Plymouth and Edinburgh Waverley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley is approximately 387 miles (623 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 4 mins.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Edinburgh Waverley.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 7hrs 51 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley

Journeys from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:24
    8 hrs 8 mins2 changes
    13:32
    Plymouth
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:20
    7 hrs 59 mins1 change
    14:19
    Plymouth
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:27
    8 hrs 10 mins2 changes
    15:37
    Plymouth
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:27
    7 hrs 51 mins1 change
    16:18
    Plymouth
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:27
    8 hrs 13 mins2 changes
    17:40
    Plymouth
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:27
    7 hrs 54 mins1 change
    18:21
    Plymouth
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:27
    8 hrs 13 mins2 changes
    19:40
    Plymouth
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:27
    7 hrs 57 mins1 change
    20:24
    Plymouth
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:27
    8 hrs 11 mins2 changes
    21:38
    Plymouth
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:27
    7 hrs 54 mins1 change
    22:21
    Plymouth
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:27
    8 hrs 14 mins2 changes
    23:41
    Plymouth
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
AddressPlymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed byGW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
AddressEdinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Plymouth and Edinburgh Waverley

The travel time between Plymouth and Edinburgh Waverley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 7hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Plymouth and Edinburgh Waverley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 11 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:24, and the last train of the day leaves at 18:55.

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Amenities on trains between Plymouth and Edinburgh Waverley can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Plymouth & Edinburgh Waverley. owever, there are 11 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Edinburgh Waverley.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Plymouth and Edinburgh Waverley, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.