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Cheap bus tickets from Cheltenham to Plymouth

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Cheapest

$32

Average

$47

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cheltenham to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

10:20PM5h25

Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station

03:45AMPlymouth

$321One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

01:25PM5h45

Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station

07:10PMPlymouth

$361One-way

0 transfers

06:45PM5h13

Cheltenham, Arle Court

11:58PMPlymouth

$501One-way

1 transfer

11:25AM4h40

Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station

04:05PMPlymouth

$541One-way

1 transfer

02:45PM5h35

Cheltenham, Arle Court

08:20PMPlymouth

$611One-way

1 transfer

Cheltenham to Plymouth bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday, October 14

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express	11:25AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station	4h40	04:05PM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	01:25PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station	5h45	07:10PM Plymouth	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	02:45PM Cheltenham, Arle Court	5h35	08:20PM Plymouth	1 transfer
Megabus	06:45PM Cheltenham, Arle Court	5h13	11:58PM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	10:20PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station	5h25	03:45AM Plymouth	0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Cheltenham to Plymouth?

The best time to book your bus from Cheltenham to Plymouth is 42 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Cheltenham to Plymouth route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cheltenham to Plymouth per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Cheltenham to Plymouth.

Buses

from $26

Trains

from $89

Bus times from Cheltenham to Plymouth

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Fastest Journey

4 h 40 m

Average

5 h 19 m

Buses per day

Distance

223 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Cheltenham for Plymouth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

11:25AM4h40

Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station

04:05PMPlymouth

$541One-way

1 transfer

2nd Fastest

06:45PM5h13

Cheltenham, Arle Court

11:58PMPlymouth

$501One-way

1 transfer

10:20PM5h25

Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station

03:45AMPlymouth

$321One-way

0 transfers

02:45PM5h35

Cheltenham, Arle Court

08:20PMPlymouth

$611One-way

1 transfer

01:25PM5h45

Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station

07:10PMPlymouth

$361One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Cheltenham to Plymouth

Distance	138 miles (222 km)
Average bus duration	5 h 9 min
Average bus ticket price	$34 (€29)
Direct bus	No
Bus providers	National Express or Megabus

Buses from Cheltenham to Plymouth cover the 138 miles (222 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 9 min with our travel partners like National Express or Megabus. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $27 (€23), but the average price of bus tickets is $34 (€29). Travelers depart most frequently from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.

Bus providers: National Express and Megabus from Cheltenham to Plymouth

National Express and Megabus buses will get you to Plymouth from Cheltenham from $23 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between Cheltenham and Plymouth, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Cheltenham to Plymouth bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 5 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $23
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Cheltenham to Plymouth

FAQs: Take the bus from Cheltenham to Plymouth with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cheltenham to Plymouth.

Cheap bus tickets from Cheltenham to Plymouth can start from as little as $27 (€23) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cheltenham to Plymouth is $34 (€29); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Cheltenham to Plymouth is 5 h 9 min to travel the 138 mile (222 km) long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first bus from Cheltenham to Plymouth leaves at 10: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Cheltenham to Plymouth leaves at 9: 20 PM.

Take the Cheltenham to Plymouth bus with National Express or Megabus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the route to Plymouth from Cheltenham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (354 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Plymouth, Coach Station, located 0.1 miles (153 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Cheltenham to Plymouth is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cheltenham and Plymouth including taking a bus or train.