- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$30
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$56
Fastest journey on Sep 08
5 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
5 h 40 m
Buses on Sep 08
36
Distance
309 km
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 $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 36 buses from Plymouth to London, including 26 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct buses cover the 309 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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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NX406Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. 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 $46, while a flight costs an average of $512.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $512 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to London:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to London costing on average $111.
A bus is $466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to London costing on average $512.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 38m.
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $123 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $77. The journey takes 6h 12m versus 4h 32m 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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to London buses for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX404 · NX406 | 11:15 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 7h05 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX404 | 11:15 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 7h20 | 6:35 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX404 · NX406 | 11:15 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h55 | 6:10 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX404 | 11:15 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 7h00 | 6:15 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h26 | 6:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h06 | 6:05 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
NX406 | 12:30 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h50 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX406 | 12:30 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h40 | 6:10 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 2:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h30 | 9:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 2:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h05 | 8:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 · NX032 | 2:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 8h25 | 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX504 | 6:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h00 | 12:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 6:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h40 | 12:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 · NX032 | 6:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h15 | 12:35 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX501 | 6:35 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 7h15 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 6:35 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h50 | 1:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 · NX032 | 6:35 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 8h10 | 2:45 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h55 | 1:45 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h25 | 2:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 · NX040 | 8:10 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h40 | 2:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · NX040 | 8:10 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 7h10 | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX504 | 9:15 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h20 | 3:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 9:15 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h50 | 3:05 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 9:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 7h30 | 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 9:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 7h05 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h55 | 5:00 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h25 | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 12:10 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h10 | 6:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 12:10 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h40 | 5:50 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX104 · NX040 | 12:40 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 7h25 | 8:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX104 · NX040 | 12:40 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 8h40 | 9:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX104 · NX040 | 12:40 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 7h05 | 7:45 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX504 | 3:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h50 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 3:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h30 | 9:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h35 | 10:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h10 | 9:40 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Plymouth to London run on average 24 times per day, taking around 6h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
There are 18 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 4h 50m.
Distance 192 miles (309 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of London — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London trip today.
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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London Victoria Coach Station -> Oxford Circus, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Plymouth to London buses use the Plymouth, Coach Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Earl's Court. Use this guide to compare Plymouth and London 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.
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, Earl's Court is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Earl's Court has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Earl's Court. ATMs are available at London, Earl's Court.
Ticket office support is available at London, Earl's Court.
Available at London, Earl's Court: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Earl's Court: Station is accessible for those with reduced mobility.
London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) is 7 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre). ATMs are available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre).
Ticket office support is available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre).
Available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre): Limited accessibility available.
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