Bristol to Plymouth bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Plymouth

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$13

Average price

$25

Fastest journey

2 h 50 m

Average duration

2 h 59 m

Buses per day

12

Distance

162 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol 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 to Plymouth will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.

Fast buses

Of the 12 buses that leave Bristol for Plymouth on Thu, Jul 17, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 162 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
06:55AM3h05
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
10:00AMPlymouth, Coach Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:15AM3h00
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
06:15AMPlymouth, Coach Station
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:35PM3h00
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
05:35PMPlymouth, Coach Station
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:25PM3h00
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
10:25PMPlymouth, Coach Station
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:10AM3h10
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
02:20PMPlymouth, Coach Station
$201One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bristol to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 100 miles (162 km)

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Bus
Train

€13

Average price

Cheapest

€46

Average price

3h 25m

Average total duration

2h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Bristol to Plymouth bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, July 16
Last updated at 3:43 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX1016:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h50
9:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
3h00
9:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1027:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
3h45
11:10 PM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX10610:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h35
2:45 AM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
Thursday, July 17
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
3h00
5:15 AM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:55 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
3h05
9:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX101
On time
9:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
3h45
1:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
3h10
1:20 PM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX10411:55 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
3h10
3:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
3h00
4:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1021:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h10
5:50 PM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX101
On time
3:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
3h40
7:10 PM Plymouth, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX101
On time
6:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h50
9:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bristol to Plymouth

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Buses from Bristol to Plymouth run on average 42 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
100 miles (162 km)
Average bus duration
2h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
$9 (€7)
Buses per day
42
Direct buses
39
Fastest bus
2h 53m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from Bristol to Plymouth

Megabus, National Express and FlixBus buses will get you between Bristol and Plymouth from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Bristol - Plymouth bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Bristol to Plymouth bus information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $25
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Plymouth

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Bristol to Plymouth

Bristol
Plymouth
The major bus station for departures in Bristol is Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) for your trip from Bristol to Plymouth.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
11 km
carConnection
Car connection
North Side Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the terminal (in the station)
  • Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Bristol, Airport
  • Bus: A1, A2
Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus)
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Bristol, Airport Bus Station
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The major bus station for arrivals in Plymouth is Plymouth, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth, Coach Station for your trip to Plymouth from Bristol.
Plymouth, Coach Station
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Plymouth, Marsh Mills
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