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The Box
Plymouth’s main museum, gallery, and archive. It covers local art, natural history, and maritime stories in an impressive contemporary cultural hub.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$19
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$50
Fastest journey on Sep 05
2 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
2 h 51 m
Buses on Sep 05
20
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol Airport to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Airport to Plymouth will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 20 buses from Bristol Airport to Plymouth, including 20 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 151 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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MFFALOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol Airport to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a bus costs an average of $51.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.07. The journey takes 3h 14m versus 2h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 02:58AM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:57AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:57AM | Arrival Time 06:51AM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:59AM | Arrival Time 09:12AM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:02AM | Arrival Time 10:18AM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:29AM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:59AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h56 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:03AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:47AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:26PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h17 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:07PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h43 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:13PM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:09PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:23PM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:08PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 10:01PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:08PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:59PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:28AM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 01:58AM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Airport to Plymouth buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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MFFAL | 5:15 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h08 | 8:23 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 6:15 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h03 | 9:18 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 7:10 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 2h58 | 10:08 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 8:05 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 2h54 | 10:59 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h45 | 11:50 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 9:35 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 2h53 | 12:28 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 11:05 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 2h53 | 1:58 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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MFFAL | 12:05 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 2h53 | 2:58 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 1:57 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 2h53 | 4:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 3:57 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 2h53 | 6:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 5:59 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 2h57 | 8:56 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 9:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 7:00 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h03 | 10:03 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 8:20 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h05 | 11:25 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 9:35 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h07 | 12:42 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 10:40 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h07 | 1:47 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 2:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 11:40 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h07 | 2:47 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 3:10 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h07 | 6:17 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 4:10 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h03 | 7:13 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bristol Airport to Plymouth run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Plymouth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Plymouth trip today.
Plymouth’s main museum, gallery, and archive. It covers local art, natural history, and maritime stories in an impressive contemporary cultural hub.
Interactive aquarium on the waterfront with ocean habitats, conservation displays, and a huge tank. A popular family attraction with strong educational value.
Tudor merchant’s residence in the Barbican, furnished to evoke historic domestic life. A compact museum ideal for understanding old Plymouth society.
Large waterfront parkland with sea views, monuments, and lawns. It is Plymouth’s classic promenade and a prime place to start exploring the city.
Historic harbourside quarter of cobbled lanes, old buildings, galleries, and maritime atmosphere. It is among Plymouth’s most characterful walking areas.
Broad city-centre avenue rebuilt after the Second World War. Shops, civic buildings, and public art make it useful for understanding modern Plymouth.
A classic Devon cream tea of scones, jam and clotted cream. In Devon, the cream goes on before the jam, making it a proud local ritual.
A traditional South West pasty with beef, potato, swede and onion in pastry. Common across Devon and Cornwall and a familiar local grab-and-go meal.
Fresh fish landed from Plymouth's historic fishing port, often grilled or battered. The city's waterfront location makes local seafood a signature choice.
Refined fine dining restaurant known for modern British tasting menus, polished service and a special occasion atmosphere near Plymouth Hoe.
Long-established market café famous for generous breakfasts, sandwiches and casual local dining in Plymouth Market.
Historic waterside pub in the Barbican serving seafood, local ales and hearty British dishes in a traditional, characterful setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are often cheaper than London, while dining and local buses are fairly priced for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafes.
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Plymouth Coach Station -> Royal Parade, Plymouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Airport to Plymouth by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bristol Airport to Plymouth buses use the Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) to Plymouth, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Plymouth, Marsh Mills. Use this guide to compare Bristol Airport and Plymouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Plymouth, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth, Coach Station. ATMs are available at Plymouth, Coach Station.
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth, Coach Station.
Available at Plymouth, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth, Coach Station: Station is accessible with ramps and level access.
Plymouth, Marsh Mills is 4 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Plymouth, Marsh Mills has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth, Marsh Mills. ATMs are available at Plymouth, Marsh Mills.
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth, Marsh Mills.
Available at Plymouth, Marsh Mills: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth, Marsh Mills: Buses operate with low floors for accessibility.
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