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Compare all timetables for the bus from Southampton to Plymouth

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

today
£59
tomorrow
Thursday
£52
Friday
£52
Saturday
£46
Sunday
£54
Monday
£51

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 45m 15:00 Southampton Coach Station 22:45 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £59
National Express 7h 0m 18:30 Southampton Coach Station 01:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £59
National Express 8h 25m 16:30 Southampton Coach Station 00:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £62
National Express 9h 35m 10:05 Southampton Coach Station 19:40 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £65
National Express 7h 35m 20:30 Southampton Coach Station 04:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £68

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 30m 05:35 Southampton Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 9h 35m 10:05 Southampton Coach Station 19:40 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 8h 35m 13:30 Southampton Coach Station 22:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 7h 45m 15:00 Southampton Coach Station 22:45 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 8h 25m 16:30 Southampton Coach Station 00:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £52

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 40m 06:25 Southampton Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 8h 50m 13:15 Southampton Coach Station 22:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 7h 25m 15:20 Southampton Coach Station 22:45 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 8h 10m 17:20 Southampton Coach Station 01:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £54
National Express 7h 35m 20:30 Southampton Coach Station 04:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 40m
      0
      15:45
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      23:00
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £41
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • National Express
      0h 50m
      0
      00:35
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      01:25
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 10m 15:45 Southampton Coach Station 00:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £46
National Express 7h 20m 06:45 Southampton Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 8h 0m 17:30 Southampton Coach Station 01:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 7h 35m 20:30 Southampton Coach Station 04:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £53
National Express 8h 40m 10:45 Southampton Coach Station 19:25 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £60

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 06:45 Southampton Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £54
National Express 8h 0m 17:30 Southampton Coach Station 01:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £54
National Express 7h 35m 20:30 Southampton Coach Station 04:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £57
National Express 9h 10m 15:45 Southampton Coach Station 00:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £58
National Express 7h 45m 14:45 Southampton Coach Station 22:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 40m
      0
      15:45
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      23:00
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £41
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • National Express
      0h 50m
      0
      00:35
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      01:25
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 20:30 Southampton Coach Station 04:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £51
National Express 7h 25m 15:20 Southampton Coach Station 22:45 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 8h 0m 17:30 Southampton Coach Station 01:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 7h 40m 06:25 Southampton Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £54
National Express 8h 55m 07:30 Southampton Coach Station 16:25 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 40m
      0
      15:45
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      23:00
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £41
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • National Express
      0h 50m
      0
      00:35
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      01:25
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save £5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Southampton to Plymouth is £44 on 25/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Southampton and Plymouth

See here how frequent the connections between Southampton and Plymouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Southampton to Plymouth. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Southampton and Plymouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 20 coaches from Southampton to Plymouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Plymouth, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Southampton to Plymouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from Southampton to Plymouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Southampton to Plymouth starting from £44!

Cheapest Bus £44
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Latest Coach 20:30
Daily Bus Connections 7 Ø
Distance 202.0 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Southampton to Plymouth

Every day, 7 buses from 1 coach companies leave Southampton for Plymouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 04/05
Tuesday 05/05
£59
Wednesday 06/05
Thursday 07/05
£52
Friday 08/05
£52
Saturday 09/05
£46
Sunday 10/05
£54
Monday 11/05
£51
Tuesday 12/05
£50
Wednesday 13/05
£46
Thursday 14/05
£52
Friday 15/05
£52
Saturday 16/05
£52
Sunday 17/05
£52
Monday 18/05
£51
Tuesday 19/05
£54
Wednesday 20/05
£46
Thursday 21/05
£52
Friday 22/05
£50
Saturday 23/05
£46
Sunday 24/05
£47
Monday 25/05
£44
Tuesday 26/05
£50
Wednesday 27/05
£47
Thursday 28/05
£52
Friday 29/05
£52
Saturday 30/05
£46
Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Southampton to Plymouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Southampton to Plymouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £44, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Southampton to Plymouth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £52.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Plymouth, with £44. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £52.

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

Beloved bus companies from Southampton to Plymouth

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

National Express from Southampton to Plymouth

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £46
Fastest Coach 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Last Coach 20:30
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 04/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Southampton and Plymouth

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

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 Southampton to Plymouth? Compare all modes of transports from Southampton to Plymouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Southampton to Plymouth

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

FAQs about the Southampton to Plymouth bus

How much does a Southampton - Plymouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Southampton - Plymouth bus trip is available from £44 and takes 9h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Southampton to Plymouth is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £44 to £74. 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 Southampton - Plymouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Southampton to Plymouth is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Plymouth from Southampton take?

The quickest coach from Southampton to Plymouth is provided by National Express and takes 7h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £59. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Southampton to Plymouth?

The earliest bus to Plymouth departs from Southampton at 08:45. 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 Southampton to Plymouth?

The latest bus to Plymouth departs from Southampton at 20:30. 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 Southampton - Plymouth route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Plymouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Southampton 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.

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

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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Southampton 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 7 daily trips between Southampton 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 Southampton to Plymouth?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Southampton 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 Southampton to Plymouth

Economy
Economy

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

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