What's the distance between Exeter and Plymouth by coach?

The journey from Exeter to Plymouth by coach covers an approximate distance of 37 miles (59 km).

How can I get from Exeter to Plymouth without driving?

You can reach Plymouth from Exeter by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Exeter to Plymouth from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 10m	10:00	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	22:15	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:55	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	1h 10m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:02	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 16m	10:18	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:10	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 10m	14:20	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:55	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	2h	03:55	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	01:25	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	01:30	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:52	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	01:58	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:10	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 5m	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:20	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	2h 15m	20:35	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	01:25	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	01:30	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:52	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	01:58	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:10	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 5m	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:45	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	2h 10m	03:55	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	01:25	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	01:30	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:52	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	01:58	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:10	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 5m	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 5m	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	01:25	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	01:30	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:52	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	01:58	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:50	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 10m	10:00	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 5m	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	01:25	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	01:30	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:52	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	01:58	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:10	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 10m	14:20	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:45	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	2h 10m	03:55	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	01:25	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	01:30	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:52	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	01:58	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:10	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 5m	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:45	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	2h 10m	03:55	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	50m	01:25	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	00:35	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	01:30	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:52	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	01:58	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:10	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	1h 5m	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

36 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £29	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £39	Average duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £6	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
Visit page
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

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29735 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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £6

National Express Exeter Plymouth recent customer reviews

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

Gareth M.

29 June 2018

Very good service

Alistair R.

27 January 2018

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Exeter to Plymouth

What's the distance between Exeter and Plymouth by coach?
The journey from Exeter to Plymouth by coach covers an approximate distance of 37 miles (59 km).
How can I get from Exeter to Plymouth without driving?
You can reach Plymouth from Exeter by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£5

26/11

£5

Today

£5

28/11

£6

29/11

£6

30/11

£6

01/12

£5

02/12

£5

The cheapest trip from Exeter to Plymouth was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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 £5 to £18 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 £5, which is on 2025-12-01.

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.