How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Plymouth?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Plymouth start at R 224. The average price for this route is around R 702. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Birmingham to Plymouth?

The average bus journey time from Birmingham to Plymouth is 6h 15m, covering a distance of 278 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 10m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Plymouth route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Plymouth?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Plymouth at 03:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Plymouth?

A bus trip from Birmingham to Plymouth produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Plymouth?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29871 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Plymouth?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Plymouth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Plymouth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Plymouth from R 239 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Plymouth on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 35m	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:45	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	5h 10m	15:55	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	07:50	Coach Station	6h 15m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	11h 25m	14:25	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:50	Coach Station	6h 15m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Plymouth on 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 25m	22:30	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:45	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	5h 30m	16:15	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	07:50	Coach Station	6h 15m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 35m	17:40	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:50	Coach Station	6h 15m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Plymouth on 7 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	Coach Station	6h 25m	03:55	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:45	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	5h 10m	15:55	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	08:00	Coach Station	6h 5m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 35m	17:40	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:00	Coach Station	6h 5m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham 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 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 433, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage duration

282 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 224 - R 1 841	Average duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 851 - R 9 781	Average duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 433 - R 536	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Plymouth?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, 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

4/529 871 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, the service provided by National Express Coaches has received positive feedback. Customers appreciate the helpful and polite drivers. Although there were some instances of delays and discomfort in the toilet area, these issues did not deter customers from considering future travel with this company. Additionally, one driver went above and beyond by assisting stranded passengers from another bus that had broken down.

National Express Birmingham Plymouth recent customer reviews

The journey was good, we even had to "rescue" some others whose bus had broken down. The driver explained that there were more people joining us at Bristol and to make sure that, if necessary, to move around so that children etc could sit together.

Mary M.

9 June 2023

The bus was late leaving Digbeth Birmingham by roughly 40 minutes no excuse was given then by the time it got into Plymouth it was roughly 20 minutes late but apart from this the journey was a relaxing one apart from being thrown around in the toilet. All this would not stop me traveling again by National Express Coaches as the journey up was on time.

Mark O.

28 June 2022

Never got on it

David E.

14 December 2023

FlixBus

3.5/512 182 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Plymouth by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Plymouth?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Plymouth start at R 224. The average price for this route is around R 702. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Birmingham to Plymouth?
The average bus journey time from Birmingham to Plymouth is 6h 15m, covering a distance of 278 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 10m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Plymouth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Plymouth?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Plymouth at 03:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Plymouth?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Plymouth produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Plymouth?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29871 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Plymouth?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Plymouth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Plymouth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02/02

R 401

03/02

R 381

Today

R 399

05/02

R 379

06/02

R 362

07/02

R 381

08/02

R 360

09/02

R 247

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Plymouth was searched and found on 09 Feb 2026 with a price of R 247

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

You can expect to pay from R 247 to R 2 127 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 247, which is on 2026-02-09.

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.