Plymouth to London bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Plymouth to London

Showing times and prices for Jun 17

Cheapest price

$27

Average price

$45

Fastest journey

5 h 35 m

Average duration

5 h 49 m

Buses per day

16

Distance

309 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Plymouth to London will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.

Fast buses

Of the 16 buses that leave Plymouth for London on Tue, Jun 17, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 309 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .

On Tue, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 5 h 56 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
03:55PM6h20
Plymouth, Coach Station
10:15PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:55PM5h55
Plymouth, Coach Station
09:50PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:10AM6h20
Plymouth, Coach Station
02:30PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:10AM5h50
Plymouth, Coach Station
02:00PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$361One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX504
03:30PM5h35
Plymouth, Coach Station
09:05PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$401One-way
0 transfers

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Plymouth to London

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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€35

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€88

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€222

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6h 38m

Average duration

6h 8m

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30m

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4h 34m

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4h 4m

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1h 30m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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Live departures

Plymouth to London bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday, June 16
Last updated at 9:36 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX40410:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station
7h15
5:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:59 PM Plymouth, Coach Station
6h16
5:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:59 PM Plymouth, Coach Station
5h56
4:55 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX40611:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station
5h50
5:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, June 17
national_expressNX5041:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station
6h30
8:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX101 · NX040
On time
4:25 AM Plymouth, Coach Station
6h35
11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX5045:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station
6h00
11:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:10 AM Plymouth, Coach Station
6h20
1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:10 AM Plymouth, Coach Station
5h50
1:00 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX5048:15 AM Plymouth, Coach Station
6h20
2:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX102 · NX040
On time
8:45 AM Plymouth, Coach Station
8h20
5:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX50411:10 AM Plymouth, Coach Station
6h00
5:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX104 · NX040
On time
11:25 AM Plymouth, Coach Station
6h50
6:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX5042:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station
5h35
8:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:55 PM Plymouth, Coach Station
6h20
9:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:55 PM Plymouth, Coach Station
5h55
8:50 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Plymouth to London

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Buses from Plymouth to London run on average 21 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
192 miles (309 km)
Average bus duration
6h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
$20 (€16)
Buses per day
21
Direct buses
8
Fastest bus
5h 35m
First bus
03:35
Last bus
23:59
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Bus companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from Plymouth to London

Find the best buses between Plymouth and London with Omio's travel partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from $12 (€10). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

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

Plymouth to London bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 35 min
  • Cheapest Price: $39
  • National Express frequency: 2 a day

Buses Plymouth to London

The south of England is without question the most beautiful part of the country. The cliffs and beaches along the coast, the woods and the green meadows make for an unforgettable overall picture. One of the largest cities in the southwest of the island is Plymouth. The city is not only a perfect starting point to travel in the south, but also has a lot to offer. To travel back to the capital from Plymouth, take the Plymouth - London bus. He drives the nearly 350 kilometers sometimes already in scarcely 5 hours. On the journey, passengers can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Which bus companies operate from Plymouth to London?

Whoever has traveled in England knows that there is in principle only one important buses company there: National Express. This operator also operates all Buses Plymouth to London. Anyone who has already had experience with National Express will be able to confirm that traveling with this company is usually very pleasant.

How long does the bus ride from Plymouth to London take?

As a direct journey, the route only takes about 5 hours. National Express offers several direct buses every day between the two cities. The other connections include at least one stop where passengers have to change buses. In most cases National Express stops in Bristol. In this case the duration of the journey is at least 6 hours, but depending on the duration of the stopover it may be longer.

How often can I take the bus from Plymouth to London?

National Express is not one of the largest bus companies in the world for nothing. For the Bus Plymouth - London connection alone, the company offers over 40 trips a day. Every hour several buses leave for London, from early in the morning until late at night.

Bus stations on the route Plymouth - London?

At which bus station does the bus depart from Plymouth? The buses to London depart from Plymouth Coach Station / Armada Way. It is located near North Cross station in the middle of downtown. The station is modern and offers several kiosks and a café where travellers can buy snacks while waiting.

At which bus station does the bus arrive in London? As with the other National Express connections, Buses Plymouth in London arrive at Victoria Coach Station. From there it is very easy to reach London by tube or taxi. Alternatively, the journey can be continued from there by buses or train.

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Popular bus stations from Plymouth to London

Plymouth
London
The major bus station for departures in Plymouth is Plymouth, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth, Coach Station for your trip from Plymouth to London.
Plymouth, Coach Station
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The major bus station for arrivals in London is London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) for your trip to London from Plymouth.
London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
carConnection
Car connection
Bath Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Wembley Stadium (First Way)
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