The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol Airport to Plymouth
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Buses per day
31
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 $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 31 buses that leave Bristol Airport for Plymouth on Sat, Mar 07, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 07 the direct buses cover the 151 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
On Sat, Mar 07 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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WXA1 · NX101
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Compare bus and train for Bristol Airport to Plymouth
Omio 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 prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Bristol Airport to Plymouth Bus Timetables
| 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 Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:57AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:57AM | Arrival Time 06:51AM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:59AM | Arrival Time 09:12AM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:02AM | Arrival Time 10:18AM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Great Western Rail | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:29AM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:32AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h23 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:59AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 10:51AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:59AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h43 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:24PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:31PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:26PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:19PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:13PM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:09PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:23PM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:08PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 10:01PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:08PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:59PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:28AM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 01:58AM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Live departures
Bristol Airport to Plymouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Airport to Plymouth buses for today, Friday, March 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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MFFAL | 5:59 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h13 | 9:12 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 9:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 7:02 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h16 | 10:18 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 8:20 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h09 | 11:29 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+ C75133 · XC001400 | 8:55 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA) | 3h05 | 12:00 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 transfers | |
WXA1 · NX101 | 8:59 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 4h56 | 1:55 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 1 transfer | |
MFFAL | 9:35 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h05 | 12:40 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+ C75459 · XC001300 | 9:55 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA) | 3h05 | 1:00 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 transfers | |
MFFAL | 10:40 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h05 | 1:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+ C75192 · XC001200 | 10:51 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA) | 3h09 | 2:00 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 transfers | |
WXA1 · NX104 | 10:59 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 5h16 | 4:15 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 1 transfer | |
MFFAL | 11:40 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h05 | 2:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+ C75082 · XC001100 | 11:55 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA) | 3h05 | 3:00 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 transfers | |
WXA1 · NX101 | On time 12:31 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 5h44 | 6:15 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
WXA1 · NX101 | 12:31 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 5h34 | 6:05 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 1 transfer | |
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+ C75084 · XC001000 | 12:55 PM Bristol, Airport (BSA) | 3h05 | 4:00 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 transfers | |
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+ C75118 · XC000900 | 1:55 PM Bristol, Airport (BSA) | 3h15 | 5:10 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 transfers | |
MFFAL | 3:10 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h16 | 6:26 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
WXA1 · NX102 | 3:19 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 5h36 | 8:55 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 1 transfer | |
MFFAL | 4:15 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h12 | 7:27 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
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 | |
NX106 | 11:55 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h50 | 3:45 AM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX106 | 11:55 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 4h00 | 3:55 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol Airport to Plymouth
Buses from Bristol Airport to Plymouth run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 3h 2m |
First bus 06:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Bristol Airport to PlymouthYou can travel by bus between Bristol Airport to Plymouth with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bristol Airport to 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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