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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Preston to Plymouth from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
£36
tomorrow
£43
Saturday
£43
Sunday
£45
Monday
£38
Tuesday
£31
Wednesday
£43

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 0m 14:15 Preston Coach Station 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £36
National Express 10h 45m 03:20 Preston Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 25m
      0
      03:20
      Preston
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £23
      • Waiting Time 2h 45m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      15:35
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      16:45
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 45m 03:20 Preston Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £43
FlixBus 16h 0m 14:15 Preston Coach Station 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 5m
      0
      03:20
      Preston
      Coach Station
      12:40
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £23
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 10m
      0
      13:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      14:25
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 45m 03:20 Preston Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 5m
      0
      03:20
      Preston
      Coach Station
      12:40
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £23
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 10m
      0
      13:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      14:25
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 45m 03:20 Preston Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £45
FlixBus 16h 0m 14:15 Preston Coach Station 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 5m
      0
      03:20
      Preston
      Coach Station
      12:40
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £23
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 10m
      0
      13:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      14:25
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 0m 14:15 Preston Coach Station 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 10h 45m 03:20 Preston Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 55m
      0
      03:20
      Preston
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £21
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • National Express
      1h 0m
      0
      15:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      16:15
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 0m 14:15 Preston Coach Station 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £31
National Express 10h 45m 03:20 Preston Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 5m
      0
      03:20
      Preston
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £21
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • FlixBus
      1h 10m
      0
      13:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      14:25
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 45m 03:20 Preston Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £43
FlixBus 16h 0m 14:15 Preston Coach Station 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 5m
      0
      03:20
      Preston
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £21
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • FlixBus
      1h 10m
      0
      13:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      14:25
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Preston to Plymouth is £31 on 23/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Preston and Plymouth

See here how frequent the connections between Preston and Plymouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Preston to Plymouth. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Preston and Plymouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 7 coaches from Preston to Plymouth, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Preston and Plymouth, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Preston to Plymouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Preston to Plymouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Preston to Plymouth starting from £31!

Cheapest Bus £31
Fastest Bus 10h 45m
Earliest Coach 03:20
Latest Coach 14:15
Daily Bus Connections 1 Ø
Distance 389.3 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Preston to Plymouth

Every day, 1 buses from 2 coach companies leave Preston for Plymouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/06/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
£43
Friday 19/06
£43
Saturday 20/06
£43
Sunday 21/06
£45
Monday 22/06
£48
Tuesday 23/06
£31
Wednesday 24/06
£43
Thursday 25/06
£43
Friday 26/06
£43
Saturday 27/06
£49
Sunday 28/06
£48
Monday 29/06
Tuesday 30/06
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 02/07
Friday 03/07
Saturday 04/07
Sunday 05/07
Monday 06/07
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 08/07
Thursday 09/07
£52
Friday 10/07
£52
Saturday 11/07
£43
Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Preston to Plymouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Preston to Plymouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £31, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Preston to Plymouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £45.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Preston to Plymouth, with £31. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £31.

How to save money travelling from Preston to Plymouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Preston 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 bus from Preston 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 Preston to Plymouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Preston to Plymouth

These are the most booked bus companies between Preston to Plymouth from our users.

National Express from Preston to Plymouth

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £43
Fastest Coach 10h 45m
Earliest Coach 03:20
Last Coach 03:20
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 25/05/2026

FlixBus from Preston to Plymouth

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £31
Fastest Coach 16h 0m
Earliest Coach 14:15
Last Coach 14:15
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 24/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Preston and Plymouth

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Preston and Plymouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Preston to Plymouth

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Preston to Plymouth? Or which bus companies serve the route Preston to Plymouth? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Preston to Plymouth bus

How much does a Preston - Plymouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Preston - Plymouth bus trip is available from £31 and takes 16h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Preston to Plymouth is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £31 to £48. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Preston to Plymouth is offered by roughly 1 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Plymouth from Preston take?

The quickest coach from Preston to Plymouth is provided by National Express and takes 10h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £43. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Preston to Plymouth?

The earliest bus to Plymouth departs from Preston at 03:20. 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 Preston to Plymouth?

The latest bus to Plymouth departs from Preston at 14:15. 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 Preston - Plymouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Preston 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 Preston and Plymouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Preston 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 Preston?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Preston to Plymouth?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 1 daily trips between Preston and Plymouth. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Preston to Plymouth?

Prices and availability for 1 trips between Preston and Plymouth change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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