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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
€36
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€48
Fastest journey on Sep 05
5 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
5 h 37 m
Buses on Sep 05
15
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Plymouth will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 15 buses from London to Plymouth, including 12 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 309 km distance in an average of 5 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 5 h 55 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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NX501
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NX504
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NX406
NX504Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €165.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price | €165 Average price | €78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Plymouth:
A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Plymouth costing on average €63.
A bus is €142 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Plymouth costing on average €165.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €56. The journey takes 6h 7m versus 4h 26m 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.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
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 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 6h21 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €23 |
The table below shows live departures for London 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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NX504 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 10:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h25 | 12:55 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h30 | 1:30 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX406 | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 4:05 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h21 | 6:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h05 | 2:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 2:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 2:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 · NX104 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h40 | 4:10 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h15 | 5:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX504 | 12:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 7h05 | 7:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX504 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h55 | 7:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX501 | 1:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 7h45 | 9:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX501 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 9:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 10:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from London to Plymouth run on average 21 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 192 miles (309 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 192 miles (309 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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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
Coaches depart from the heart of London's Westminster to Plymouth 11 times a day. National Express offers a regular, convenient service connecting the capital to the southwesterly Devon city. The 220-mile route can be completed in as little as 5 hours 15 minutes with direct services, while indirect services take upwards of 6 hours 40 minutes.
All buses from London to Plymouth are offered by National Express. On longer journeys such as this, passengers will be grateful for the spacious seating with extra legroom. National Express also provides wifi and charging sockets on all their coaches, so travelers can stream and relax while en route.
The 220-mile route from London Victoria to the coastal town can be completed in as little as 5 hours 15 minutes. The fastest indirect route, involving one change at Bristol, takes 6 hours 40 minutes. Journey times vary slightly, taking into consideration traffic if traveling during peak travel time, or transfer times at Bristol. Passengers must be sure to check their route, to ensure they are on the journey that best suits their schedule.
Whenever passengers decide to travel, they can expect 11 departures per day. Of these buses, 8 are direct services, requiring no change along the way. Indirect services include one transfer at Bristol station. Services begin not long after 8:00 a.m. and continue through until 11:00 p.m. One service leaves London at 1:30 a.m. but requires a lengthy wait at Bristol, taking travel time to over 11 hours.
Departure station: Buses depart from London's busiest coach station, London Victoria, found in the heart of Westminster. Victoria is accessible via the train station, linked to the coach station and clearly signposted, numerous bus routes around the city as well as the District & Circle and Victoria lines of the London Underground.
Arrival station: Passengers will arrive at Plymouth Coach Station on Armada Way. The station can found in the center of the city, less than half a mile from the train station, where passengers can organize onward travel. Station facilities include toilets, real-time information screens, car and bike parking, and refreshments.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London to Plymouth buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Plymouth, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Plymouth, Marsh Mills. Use this guide to compare London and Plymouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
London, Hammersmith Bridge Road is 7 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Hammersmith Bridge Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road. ATMs are available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Ticket office support is available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road: Wheelchair accessible.
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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