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Which bus from Bristol to Plymouth is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bristol 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 £6
tomorrow
from £15
Monday
from £6
Tuesday
from £6
Wednesday
from £6
Thursday
from £6
Friday
from £7

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    14:35
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    17:40
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 0m
    0
    19:25
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    22:25
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 0m
    0
    03:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    06:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    23:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    03:40
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    19:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    21:40
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    23:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    03:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    23:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    03:40
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    10:20
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    14:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    3h 35m
    0
    10:20
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    3h 44m
    0
    20:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:59
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      03:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      05:05
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      05:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      06:15
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 0m
    0
    03:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    06:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 10m
    0
    11:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    14:35
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    17:40
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    3h 36m
    0
    20:25
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    00:01
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    14:40
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    18:40
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 10m
    0
    11:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    14:35
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    17:40
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 0m
    0
    19:25
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    22:25
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    3h 36m
    0
    20:25
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    00:01
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    23:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    03:40
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 0m
    0
    03:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    06:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 10m
    0
    11:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    14:35
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    17:40
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    12:55
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    15:55
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    12:55
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    16:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 0m
    0
    03:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    06:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 10m
    0
    11:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    14:35
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    17:40
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    14:40
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    18:40
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 36m
    0
    20:25
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    00:01
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 10m
    0
    11:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    3h 0m
    0
    03:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    06:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    14:35
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    17:40
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    3h 35m
    0
    16:40
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    20:15
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    19:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    21:55
    Plymouth
    Marsh Mills
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bristol 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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from Bristol to Plymouth. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Bristol and Plymouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 48 coaches from Bristol to Plymouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Plymouth, with 6 offers.

All facts for Bristol to Plymouth bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 17 times by bus from Bristol to Plymouth in one click. Book your Bristol to Plymouth bus ticket starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus £6
Fastest Bus 2h 40m
Earliest Coach 03:15
Latest Coach 23:10
Daily Bus Connections 17 Ø
Distance 162.1 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Plymouth?

Every day, 17 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bristol for Plymouth. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 17/05/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 12/05
Tuesday 13/05
Wednesday 14/05
Thursday 15/05
Friday 16/05
Saturday 17/05
£39
Sunday 18/05
£30
Monday 19/05
£34
Tuesday 20/05
£6
Wednesday 21/05
£32
Thursday 22/05
£31
Friday 23/05
£7
Saturday 24/05
£32
Sunday 25/05
£17
Monday 26/05
£30
Tuesday 27/05
£30
Wednesday 28/05
£30
Thursday 29/05
£30
Friday 30/05
£30
Saturday 31/05
£31
Sunday 01/06
£32
Monday 02/06
£31
Tuesday 03/06
£30
Wednesday 04/06
£29
Thursday 05/06
£30
Friday 06/06
£13
Saturday 07/06
£31
Sunday 08/06

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Plymouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Plymouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £6, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Plymouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Plymouth, with £6. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £6.

How to save money travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Plymouth are also emptier.

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

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

FlixBus from Bristol to Plymouth

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £6
Fastest Coach 3h 0m
Earliest Coach 03:15
Last Coach 19:25
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 16/05/2025

National Express from Bristol to Plymouth

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 2h 40m
Earliest Coach 10:20
Last Coach 23:10
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 16/05/2025
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 Bristol and Plymouth

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bristol 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 Bristol to Plymouth? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Plymouth.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bristol 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 Bristol to Plymouth bus

How much does a Bristol Plymouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol Plymouth bus trip is available from £6 and takes 3h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £29. 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 Bristol Plymouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Plymouth is offered by roughly 17 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Plymouth from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Plymouth is provided by National Express and takes 2h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £13. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Plymouth?

The earliest bus to Plymouth departs from Bristol at 03:15. 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 Bristol to Plymouth?

The latest bus to Plymouth departs from Bristol at 23:10. 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 Bristol Plymouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol 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 Bristol and Plymouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol 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 Bristol?

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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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