How far is Exeter from Plymouth?

Exeter and Plymouth are 59 km (37 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Exeter to Plymouth?

Buses departing from Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride in Exeter will take you to Plymouth Coach Station in Plymouth.

Bus Exeter to Plymouth from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Exeter to Plymouth on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 10m	10:00am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:55pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	1h	1:55pm	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:55pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	1h 10m	2:05pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:02am	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 16m	10:18am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 10m	2:20pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Plymouth on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 5m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	1:25am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	1:30am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:52am	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	1:58am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 10m	2:20pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Plymouth on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 5m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	1:25am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	1:30am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:52am	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	1:58am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 10m	2:20pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Plymouth on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 5m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	1:25am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	1:30am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:52am	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	1:58am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 10m	10:00am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Plymouth on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:55am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	2h	3:55am	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	1:25am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	1:30am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:52am	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	1:58am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 5m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Plymouth on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:55am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	2h	3:55am	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	1:25am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	1:30am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:52am	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	1:58am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 5m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Plymouth on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45am	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	2h 10m	3:55am	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	1:25am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	1:30am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:52am	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	1:58am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 5m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to Plymouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

58 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $54	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $74	Average Duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $12	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Exeter and Plymouth?

Stops in Exeter

A
Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride
Honiton Road (Bus Shelter, Lay-by, opp Park & Ride), Exeter EX1
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B
Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)
EXETER , Sidwell St, Exeter EX4, UK
C
Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)
2 Honiton Rd, Exeter, Devon EX1 3RU, UK

Stops in Plymouth

A
Plymouth Coach Station
165 Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 1HZ, UK
B
Plymouth, Bretonside Bus Station
Exeter Street, Plymouth, PL4
C
Port: Plymouth
Millbay, Plymouth, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3EW, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,728 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29728 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $10

National Express Exeter Plymouth recent customer reviews

Staff were abrupt and lacked courtesy. Bus was 10mins late.

Gareth M.

June 29, 2018

Very good service

Alistair R.

January 27, 2018

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Exeter to Plymouth by bus

How far is Exeter from Plymouth?
Exeter and Plymouth are 59 km (37 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Exeter to Plymouth?
Buses departing from Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride in Exeter will take you to Plymouth Coach Station in Plymouth.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$11

11-23

$27

Today

$11

11-25

$8

11-26

$8

11-27

$8

11-28

$11

11-29

$9

The cheapest trip from Exeter to Plymouth was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Exeter to Plymouth, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $32 for a bus ticket from Exeter to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.