How much does a bus ticket from Bristol to Plymouth cost?

The bus ticket price from Bristol to Plymouth starts at US$11. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Bristol to Plymouth is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Bristol to Plymouth?

The average travel time between Bristol and Plymouth is around 3h 16m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 48m. This is the time it takes to travel the 163 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Bristol and Plymouth?

The number of buses from Bristol to Plymouth can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 38 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Bristol to Plymouth by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Bristol to Plymouth?

When taking the bus from Bristol to Plymouth, you can travel comfortably and safely with Megabus UK, National Express, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol to Plymouth?

Buses travelling between Bristol and Plymouth leave from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station or Westbury Road and arrive at Plymouth Coach Station, Plymouth, Bretonside Bus Station, Port: Plymouth.

Bus Bristol to Plymouth from US$8 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 1 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 5m	10:00	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
01:57	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 53m	04:50	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Fastest
10:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 45m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
03:57	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 53m	06:50	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
03:15	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 2 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 5m	10:00	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
21:35	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 48m	00:23	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Fastest
10:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 45m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
00:05	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 53m	02:58	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
03:15	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 5m	10:00	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
00:05	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 53m	02:58	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Fastest
10:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 45m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
01:57	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 53m	04:50	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
03:15	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
03:15	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
00:05	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 53m	02:58	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Fastest
10:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 45m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
01:57	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 53m	04:50	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
11:10	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 10m	14:20	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 5 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:10	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 10m	14:20	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
00:05	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 53m	02:58	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Fastest
10:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 45m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
01:57	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 53m	04:50	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
03:15	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 6 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 5m	10:00	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
00:05	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 53m	02:58	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Fastest
10:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 45m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
01:57	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 53m	04:50	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
03:15	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 5m	10:00	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
00:05	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 53m	02:58	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Fastest
10:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 45m	14:05	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
01:57	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	2h 53m	04:50	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
03:15	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:13 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Bristol 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 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

163 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$11 - US$59	Average duration3h 16m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$21 - US$238	Average duration2h 3m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$13 - US$20	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Bus Bristol to Plymouth: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$47

Average bus trip duration3h 16m

Number of daily buses38

Earliest bus departure00:05

Distance162 km

Latest bus departure23:30

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54 261 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the punctuality of the bus service and friendly drivers. The buses are described as clean and comfortable with ample legroom, contributing to a pleasant journey overall. Many appreciated how smoothly their trips went, recommending this service for its reliability and comfort.

Megabus Bristol Plymouth recent customer reviews

I have never experienced such a lovely driver after a bad day due to flights being cancelled he really did put a smile back on are faces top man one of the best

Bradley W.

15 February 2025

It all went smooth. I had a nice, comtable seat. The driver was very friendly and drove carefully and we arrived on time. I can realy recomend it

Patrizia H.

13 February 2025

First class very comfortable seat plenty of leg room very pleasant journey thanx

Patrick O.

6 November 2024

National Express

4/529 684 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, the service is reliable and the driver is friendly, informative, helpful, and a good driver. However, there have been complaints about the bus being 45 minutes late getting into Plymouth with no communication at Bristol. Additionally, customers mentioned that the seats on the bus were extremely uncomfortable.

National Express Bristol Plymouth recent customer reviews

Travel was okey except the bus was not clean and had very bad smell from toilet throughout the journey from very begining.

Sneha P.

22 June 2025

The drivers were very friendly and helpful. Service was prompt and smooth. Plug socket didn’t work on my side of the coach but I found one that did on the other side

Cecily E.

15 May 2024

Bus was 45mins late getting into Plymouth. No communication at Bristol. The seats on the bus were extremely uncomfortable

Camryn D.

27 November 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511 138 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

First Wessex of Bristol

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Bristol to Plymouth Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Bristol and Plymouth?

Stops in Bristol

A - Bristol, Bus & Coach Station

B - Westbury Road

C - The Centre

D - Park Avenue

E - Bond St

F - Cribbs Causeway

Stops in Plymouth

A - Plymouth Coach Station

B - Plymouth, Bretonside Bus Station

C - Port: Plymouth

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bristol - Plymouth

How much does a bus ticket from Bristol to Plymouth cost?
The bus ticket price from Bristol to Plymouth starts at US$11. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Bristol to Plymouth is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Bristol to Plymouth?
The average travel time between Bristol and Plymouth is around 3h 16m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 48m. This is the time it takes to travel the 163 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Bristol and Plymouth?
The number of buses from Bristol to Plymouth can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 38 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Bristol to Plymouth by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Bristol to Plymouth?
When taking the bus from Bristol to Plymouth, you can travel comfortably and safely with Megabus UK, National Express, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol to Plymouth?
Buses travelling between Bristol and Plymouth leave from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station or Westbury Road and arrive at Plymouth Coach Station, Plymouth, Bretonside Bus Station, Port: Plymouth.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

30/10

US$27

31/10

US$37

Today

US$17

02/11

US$20

03/11

US$12

04/11

US$12

05/11

US$9

06/11

US$9

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Plymouth was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$9

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

You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$60 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$9, which is on 2025-11-05.

Usually Megabus UK 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Bristol to Plymouth.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bristol to Plymouth, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Bristol to Plymouth.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bristol to Plymouth, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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