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Cheap bus tickets from London to Plymouth

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Cheapest

$34

Average

$42

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.

Cheapest

07:30AM6h15

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:45PMPlymouth

$341One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

04:00PM6h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

10:20PMPlymouth

$401One-way

0 transfers

11:59PM6h21

London, Victoria Coach Station

06:20AMPlymouth

$441One-way

0 transfers

11:00PM6h50

London, Victoria Coach Station

05:50AMPlymouth, Marsh Mills

$461One-way

0 transfers

10:30PM5h35

London, Victoria Coach Station

04:05AMPlymouth

$461One-way

0 transfers

London to Plymouth bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, October 11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Megabus	05:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h38	12:38PM Plymouth	1 transfer
Megabus	06:00AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	6h38	12:38PM Plymouth	1 transfer
FlixBus	07:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h15	01:45PM Plymouth	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	08:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h43	02:43PM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	08:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h25	01:55PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills	0 transfersDirect
National Express	08:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h35	02:05PM Plymouth	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	09:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h43	03:43PM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	09:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h35	04:35PM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	09:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h25	04:25PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills	1 transfer
Megabus	09:40AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	6h03	03:43PM Plymouth	1 transfer
Megabus	10:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h03	05:03PM Plymouth	1 transfer
Megabus	10:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	9h24	07:24PM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	10:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h25	04:55PM Plymouth	0 transfersDirect
National Express	10:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h15	04:45PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	11:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h21	06:21PM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	11:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h55	07:25PM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	11:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h45	07:15PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills	1 transfer
Megabus	12:40PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	6h44	07:24PM Plymouth	1 transfer
Megabus	01:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h20	08:20PM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	02:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h15	08:15PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	02:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h17	09:17PM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	02:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h25	08:25PM Plymouth	0 transfersDirect
National Express	03:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h05	10:05PM Plymouth	1 transfer
Megabus	03:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h07	10:07PM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	03:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h55	09:55PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills	1 transfer
Megabus	03:40PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	6h27	10:07PM Plymouth	1 transfer
Megabus	04:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h00	11:00PM Plymouth	1 transfer
FlixBus	04:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h20	10:20PM Plymouth	0 transfersDirect
National Express	05:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h40	10:40PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	05:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h58	11:58PM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	05:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h45	10:45PM Plymouth	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	06:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h58	12:58AM Plymouth	1 transfer
Megabus	06:40PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	6h18	12:58AM Plymouth	1 transfer
Megabus	07:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	30h58	01:58AM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	08:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h25	01:25AM Plymouth, Marsh Mills	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	08:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h58	02:58AM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	08:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h30	01:30AM Plymouth	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	10:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h50	04:50AM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	10:30PM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h35	04:05AM Plymouth	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	11:00PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	5h50	04:50AM Plymouth	1 transfer
National Express	11:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h50	05:50AM Plymouth, Marsh Mills	0 transfersDirect
National Express	11:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h55	05:55AM Plymouth	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	11:59PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h21	06:20AM Plymouth	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	11:59PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h52	06:51AM Plymouth	1 transfer
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Bus times from London to Plymouth

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Fastest Journey

5 h 25 m

Average

7 h 14 m

Buses per day

Distance

309 km

Of the 44 buses that leave London for Plymouth every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:30AM5h25

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:55PMPlymouth, Marsh Mills

$611One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

08:00PM5h25

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:25AMPlymouth, Marsh Mills

$501One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

08:00PM5h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:30AMPlymouth

$501One-way

0 transfers

10:30PM5h35

London, Victoria Coach Station

04:05AMPlymouth

$461One-way

0 transfers

08:30AM5h35

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:05PMPlymouth

$611One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from London to Plymouth

Distance	191 miles (308 km)
Average bus duration	5 h 30 min
Average bus ticket price	$37 (€32)
Bus frequency	9 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
Bus providers	National Express, Megabus or FlixBus

Buses from London to Plymouth cover the 191 miles (308 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 30 min with our travel partners like National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Normally, there are 9 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $17 (€14), but the average price of bus tickets is $37 (€32). Travelers depart most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from London to Plymouth

Travel between London and Plymouth from $13 (€11) with Omio’s bus partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

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 to Plymouth from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from London to Plymouth bus information:

Average Duration: 5 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $37
National Express frequency: 6 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Bus information from London to Plymouth with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 6 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $13

Buses from London to 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.

Which bus companies travel from London to Plymouth?

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.

How long is the bus from London to Plymouth?

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.

How many buses are there from London to Plymouth?

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.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Plymouth?

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.

FAQs: Bus from London to Plymouth

FAQs: Take the bus from London 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 London to Plymouth.

Cheap bus tickets from London to Plymouth can start from as little as $17 (€14) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Plymouth is $37 (€32); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time to Plymouth from London is on average 5 h 30 min for the 191 mile (308 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from London to Plymouth by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from London to Plymouth leaves at 6: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from London to Plymouth leaves at 10: 59 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Plymouth without having to change trains with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. There is 1 direct bus from London to Plymouth each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the journey from London to Plymouth you can take a bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services to Plymouth from London on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) 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 London to Plymouth is November.

You have options as you can travel between London and Plymouth 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.