The journey to Plymouth from Bristol takes just 2 hours 53 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 43 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Bristol at 00:05.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Plymouth, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Bristol and Plymouth 7 days per week.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | 20 |
Shortest trip | 2 hours 53 minutes |
First departure | 00:05 |
Last departure | 23:30 |
Flixbus schedule
Travel from Bristol to Plymouth with Flixbus in 2 hours 55 minutes.
Service days | Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
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Services per day | up to 3 |
Shortest trip | 2 hours 55 minutes |
First departure | 03:10 |
Last departure | 19:05 |
Stagecoach South West schedule
Take the bus to Plymouth from Bristol with Stagecoach South West . The first departure is at 01:30, arriving at 00:58.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | 20 |
Shortest trip | 3 hours 20 minutes |
First departure | 01:30 |
Last departure | 23:30 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Bristol and Plymouth?
Yes, buses operate daily from Bristol to Plymouth, departing as early as 00:05.
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How long is the bus trip from Bristol to Plymouth?
The fastest bus to Plymouth from Bristol takes 2 hours 53 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 1 minute longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Plymouth from Bristol?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Bristol and Plymouth?
megabus, Stagecoach South West and Flixbus run buses to Plymouth from Bristol.
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What time is the earliest bus from Bristol to Plymouth?
The first bus to Plymouth from Bristol leaves at 00:05. The journey takes about 3 hours.
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When is the last bus to Plymouth from Bristol?
The last bus leaves Bristol at 19:05, arriving into Plymouth at 22:05. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Plymouth
Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
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Bodmin |
| 1 hour 28 minutes | 27 miles |
Cullompton |
| 1 hour 26 minutes | 47 miles |
Exeter |
| 1 hour 4 minutes | 36 miles |
Ivybridge |
| 22 minutes | 10.0 miles |
Launceston |
| 49 minutes | 21 miles |
London Heathrow Airport |
| 4 hours 50 minutes | 178 miles |
North Petherton |
| 2 hours 12 minutes | 70 miles |
Plymstock |
| 6 minutes | 2.4 miles |
St Austell |
| 1 hour 5 minutes | 28 miles |