- Must visit
The Box
Plymouth’s main museum, gallery, and archive. It covers local art, natural history, and maritime stories in an impressive contemporary cultural hub.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Exeter to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Plymouth will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 46 buses from Exeter to Plymouth, including 46 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 59 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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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Buses from Exeter to Plymouth run on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 41 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 50m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Exeter to Plymouth.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:52AM | Arrival Time 01:58AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:52AM | Arrival Time 02:58AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:44AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:44AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:51AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:47AM | Arrival Time 08:56AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:53AM | Arrival Time 09:12AM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 08:46AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:48AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:02AM | Arrival Time 10:18AM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:23AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:11AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:29AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:26AM | Arrival Time 12:42PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:31PM | Arrival Time 01:47PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 03:47PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:46PM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:01PM | Arrival Time 06:17PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:26PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:13PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:01PM | Arrival Time 07:14PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:13PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:09PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:01PM | Arrival Time 08:12PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:11PM | Arrival Time 08:23PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:08PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:01PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:09PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:53PM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:54PM | Arrival Time 10:01PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:08PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:53PM | Arrival Time 10:59PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:22PM | Arrival Time 12:28AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 11:34PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Plymouth buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX406 | 3:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h00 | 4:05 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 3:44 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 4:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h05 | 6:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 5:45 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 6:51 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 7:53 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h19 | 9:12 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h10 | 9:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 9:02 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h16 | 10:18 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 10:15 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h14 | 11:29 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 11:26 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h14 | 12:40 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 12:00 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 2h35 | 2:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 12:15 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h10 | 2:25 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 12:15 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h20 | 2:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 12:31 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h14 | 1:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h10 | 2:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h10 | 2:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 1:31 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h14 | 2:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 2:31 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h14 | 3:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX104 | 3:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h10 | 4:10 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX104 | 3:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 3:15 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h00 | 4:15 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 3:15 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h10 | 4:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 3:46 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h22 | 5:08 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h10 | 5:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 5:05 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h21 | 6:26 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 6:13 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h14 | 7:27 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 7:11 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h12 | 8:23 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 7:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h10 | 8:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 7:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h00 | 8:35 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 7:50 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 2h15 | 10:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 8:05 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h50 | 9:55 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 8:05 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h00 | 10:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 8:09 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h09 | 9:18 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 9:00 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h08 | 10:08 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h05 | 10:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 9:40 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h00 | 10:40 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 9:40 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h05 | 10:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 9:53 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 10:59 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h00 | 11:50 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 10:50 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 2h05 | 12:55 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 11:05 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h50 | 12:55 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 11:05 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h40 | 12:45 AM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 11:22 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 12:28 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NX504 | 12:35 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0h55 | 1:30 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 12:35 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0h50 | 1:25 AM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 12:52 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 1:58 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 1:52 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 2:58 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Exeter to Plymouth with National Express and FlixBus. Overnight buses available on this route with National Express and FlixBus. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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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Most Exeter to Plymouth buses use the Exeter, Honiton Road to Plymouth, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Plymouth, Marsh Mills. Use this guide to compare Exeter and Plymouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court. ATMs are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Wheelchair accessible.
Exeter, Honiton Road is 3 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter, Honiton Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café in the station (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Honiton Road.
Available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Ramps.
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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