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National Maritime Museum
Leading maritime museum with historic ships, global trade stories, and family-friendly interactive galleries.
Cheapest price on Oct 22
$38
Average ticket price on Oct 22
$61
Fastest journey on Oct 22
4 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
4 h 58 m
Buses on Oct 22
22
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Plymouth to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Longford will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
On Thu, Oct 22, we found 22 buses from Plymouth to Longford, including 10 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 22 the direct buses cover the 286 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Thu, Oct 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 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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NX406
NX504Buses from Plymouth to Longford run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 177 miles (286 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 177 miles (286 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€18) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Plymouth to Longford.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 6h56 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 6h56 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Longford buses for today, Wednesday, October 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX404 | 11:15 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h30 | 5:45 AM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX404 · NX406 | 11:15 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h15 | 5:30 AM Longford | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h56 | 6:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h36 | 5:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 22 | |||||
NX406 | 12:30 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h00 | 5:30 AM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 2:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h05 | 7:55 AM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h15 | 12:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h35 | 12:35 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX504 | 6:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 4h55 | 11:15 AM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 6:35 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h10 | 12:45 PM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h20 | 2:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h40 | 2:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · NX202 | 8:10 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h50 | 2:00 PM Longford | 1 transfer | |
NX504 | 9:15 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h15 | 2:30 PM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 9:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h20 | 3:40 PM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h45 | 5:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h25 | 5:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX504 | 12:10 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 4h55 | 5:05 PM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX104 · NX202 | 12:40 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h05 | 6:45 PM Longford | 1 transfer | |
NX504 | 3:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 4h55 | 8:25 PM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 7h55 | 3:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 7h35 | 2:45 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
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Leading maritime museum with historic ships, global trade stories, and family-friendly interactive galleries.
World-class art museum in Greenwich with British masterpieces housed in a grand historic building.
Large aviation museum beside Heathrow covering civil aviation history with aircraft and archival displays.
Expansive royal park with deer, sweeping landscapes, and famous views toward St Paul’s Cathedral.
Renowned botanic garden with glasshouses, treetop walks, and one of the world’s great plant collections.
Historic riverside meadow by the Thames, popular for walks, rowing views, and a tranquil village setting.
A flaky pastry pie filled with minced beef, potato, onion and swede. It is a classic comfort food across England and common in pubs and bakeries near London.
Beer-battered white fish with chips, often served with mushy peas. It is one of Britain’s best-known takeaway meals and a staple around Greater London.
Sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. This hearty pub dish is a long-standing English favourite, especially for a casual evening meal.
Reliable pub near Heathrow serving British classics, grills and drinks in a relaxed setting popular with travellers and locals.
Smart hotel restaurant at Sofitel Heathrow with contemporary British and European cooking in a polished, quieter atmosphere.
Established steakhouse at Heathrow offering steaks, burgers and cocktails in an upscale but approachable setting for travellers.
Moderate for the UK. Airport-area lodging can raise costs, but casual dining, local transit, and everyday purchases are similar to nearby London outskirts.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually just small change.
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Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 -> Longford, Heathrow Terminal 5
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Most Plymouth to Longford buses use the Plymouth, Coach Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare Plymouth and Longford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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