- 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.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
kr143
Average ticket price on Sep 05
kr338
Fastest journey on Sep 05
7 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
8 h 37 m
Buses on Sep 05
15
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Plymouth will cost around kr338 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr143.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 15 buses from Nottingham to Plymouth, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 354 km distance in an average of 8 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 9 h 30 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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NX450 · NX504Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr175 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. 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 kr175, while a train costs an average of kr484.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr175 Average price Cheapest | kr484 Average price | kr597 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Nottingham to Plymouth:
A bus is kr309 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Plymouth costing on average kr484.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
Tickets start at around kr175 compared to roughly kr597 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr422. The journey takes 7h 57m versus 4h 28m 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 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 04:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr387 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price kr170 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr250 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr373 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr461 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr175 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr262 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr343 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr258 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr321 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr270 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr266 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr394 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr422 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr373 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr373 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr373 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr157 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr422 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr345 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr422 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr345 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr372 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr373 |
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham 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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NX450 · NX406 | 6:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 9h50 | 4:05 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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NX180 · NX101 | 4:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 9h35 | 2:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 9h15 | 2:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX504 | 5:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 10h35 | 4:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h25 | 2:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 10h45 | 5:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX504 | 9:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 9h55 | 7:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 11h20 | 10:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 11h00 | 10:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 10h20 | 10:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX152 · NX101 | 12:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h45 | 8:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX504 | 1:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 9h30 | 10:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX501 | 2:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 10h55 | 12:55 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX504 | 3:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 10h00 | 1:30 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h10 | 11:50 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nottingham to Plymouth run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr139 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 219 miles (354 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 219 miles (354 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price kr139 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Plymouth buses use the Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station to Plymouth, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Plymouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Coffee Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nottingham, University of Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, WC, and Bike Parking.
ATMs are available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham.
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Bike Parking.
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) is 5 km from Nottingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R). ATMs are available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R).
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R).
Available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R): Wheelchair accessible paths available.
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.
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