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Which bus from Birmingham to Plymouth is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Birmingham to Plymouth. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £20
tomorrow
from £15
Friday
from £17
Saturday
from £17
Sunday
from £26
Monday
from £11
Tuesday
from £12

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    21:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    03:40
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    21:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    03:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 1m
    0
    18:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    00:01
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    18:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    00:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    16:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    21:55
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 30m
      0
      14:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      21:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      21:20
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      22:25
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    14:55
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    22:25
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 1m
    0
    18:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    00:01
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    18:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    00:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    21:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    03:40
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    14:55
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    22:25
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    12:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    18:55
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 1m
    0
    18:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    00:01
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    12:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    19:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    14:55
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    22:25
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    16:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    21:40
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    16:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    21:50
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    18:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    23:50
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    20:00
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    06:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    08:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    14:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    14:55
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    22:25
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    18:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    23:50
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    20:00
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    06:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 50m
      0
      16:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      20:35
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • National Express
      1h 45m
      0
      22:05
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      23:50
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    14:55
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    22:25
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    6h 1m
    0
    18:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    00:01
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    18:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    00:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    21:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    03:40
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    21:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    03:40
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    21:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    03:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    14:55
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    22:25
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    12:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    18:40
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Birmingham and Plymouth?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Birmingham to Plymouth. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Birmingham to Plymouth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between Birmingham and Plymouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 55 coaches from Birmingham to Plymouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Plymouth, with 7 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Birmingham to Plymouth

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All facts for Birmingham to Plymouth bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 19 times by bus from Birmingham to Plymouth in one click. Book your Birmingham to Plymouth bus ticket starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus £11
Fastest Bus 5h 25m
Earliest Coach 04:40
Latest Coach 21:00
Daily Bus Connections 19 Ø
Distance 281.9 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Birmingham to Plymouth?

Every day, 19 buses from 2 coach companies leave Birmingham for Plymouth. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 25/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 23/06
Tuesday 24/06
Wednesday 25/06
£20
Thursday 26/06
£25
Friday 27/06
£25
Saturday 28/06
£17
Sunday 29/06
£26
Monday 30/06
£20
Tuesday 01/07
£12
Wednesday 02/07
£17
Thursday 03/07
£18
Friday 04/07
£16
Saturday 05/07
£12
Sunday 06/07
£20
Monday 07/07
£12
Tuesday 08/07
£15
Wednesday 09/07
£15
Thursday 10/07
£15
Friday 11/07
£16
Saturday 12/07
£15
Sunday 13/07
£23
Monday 14/07
Tuesday 15/07
£13
Wednesday 16/07
£13
Thursday 17/07
Friday 18/07
£13
Saturday 19/07
£15
Sunday 20/07

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Plymouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Plymouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £11, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Birmingham to Plymouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £26.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Plymouth, with £11. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £52.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Plymouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Birmingham to Plymouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Birmingham to Plymouth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Birmingham to Plymouth are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Birmingham to Plymouth?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Birmingham to Plymouth timetable.

National Express from Birmingham to Plymouth

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Birmingham to Plymouth:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 5h 25m
Earliest Coach 04:40
Last Coach 21:00
Daily Connections 18 Ø
Found on 24/06/2025

FlixBus from Birmingham to Plymouth

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Birmingham to Plymouth:

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 7h 30m
Earliest Coach 14:55
Last Coach 14:55
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 21/06/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Plymouth

Here is a map with all coach stations in Birmingham and Plymouth. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Birmingham to Plymouth? Compare all modes of transports from Birmingham to Plymouth.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Birmingham to Plymouth

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Birmingham to Plymouth. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Birmingham to Plymouth bus

How much does a Birmingham Plymouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Birmingham Plymouth bus trip is available from £11 and takes 7h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham to Plymouth?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £75. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Plymouth.

How many connections are available for the Birmingham Plymouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Birmingham to Plymouth is offered by roughly 19 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Plymouth from Birmingham take?

The quickest coach from Birmingham to Plymouth is provided by National Express and takes 5h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £35. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Plymouth?

The earliest bus to Plymouth departs from Birmingham at 04:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Birmingham to Plymouth?

The latest bus to Plymouth departs from Birmingham at 21:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Birmingham Plymouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Birmingham to Plymouth can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Plymouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham and Plymouth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Plymouth from Birmingham?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Birmingham Plymouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Plymouth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Birmingham to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham to Plymouth

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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