Buses to Plymouth from Bristol

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
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
Services per day up to 3
Shortest trip 2 hours 55 minutes
First departure 03:10
Last departure 19:05

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
Services per day 20
Shortest trip 3 hours 20 minutes
First departure 01:30
Last departure 23:30

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Bristol and Plymouth?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Bristol to Plymouth, departing as early as 00:05.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Which bus companies operate between Bristol and Plymouth?

    megabus, Stagecoach South West and Flixbus run buses to Plymouth from Bristol.

  • 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.

  • 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
Bodmin
  • Daily except Sunday
1 hour 28 minutes 27 miles
Cullompton
  • Daily
1 hour 26 minutes 47 miles
Exeter
  • Daily
1 hour 4 minutes 36 miles
Ivybridge
  • Daily
22 minutes 10.0 miles
Launceston
  • Daily
49 minutes 21 miles
London Heathrow Airport
  • Daily
4 hours 50 minutes 178 miles
North Petherton
  • Daily
2 hours 12 minutes 70 miles
Plymstock
  • Daily
6 minutes 2.4 miles
St Austell
  • Mo
1 hour 5 minutes 28 miles

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