How much is the bus ticket from Exeter to Plymouth?

The cheapest bus tickets from Exeter to Plymouth start from $7. The average price for this route is around $20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Exeter to Plymouth?

The average bus trip duration from Exeter to Plymouth is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 39 miles (62 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Exeter to Plymouth route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from National Express , Megabus UK , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Exeter to Plymouth at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:22pm.

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

A bus trip from Exeter to Plymouth generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Exeter 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 29742 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter 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 has the most timely service from Exeter to Plymouth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Exeter 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 Exeter to Plymouth from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Exeter to Plymouth on December 3
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	6:30pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	55m	7:25pm	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	3:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	1h	4:05am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:44am	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	1h 6m	4:50am	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 December 4
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 December 5
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 December 6
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

Next departures for Exeter to Plymouth on December 7
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

Next departures for Exeter to Plymouth on December 8
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 December 9
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

Next departures for Exeter to Plymouth on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45am	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	2h	3:45am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:42 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to Plymouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

36 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $37	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $51	Average Duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration1h	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

4/529,746 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29746 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $7

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

3.5/54,281 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,502 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Exeter to Plymouth by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Exeter to Plymouth?
The cheapest bus tickets from Exeter to Plymouth start from $7. The average price for this route is around $20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Exeter to Plymouth?
The average bus trip duration from Exeter to Plymouth is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 39 miles (62 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Exeter to Plymouth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Exeter to Plymouth?
The earliest bus departs from Exeter to Plymouth at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:22pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Exeter to Plymouth?
A bus trip from Exeter to Plymouth generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Exeter 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 29742 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter 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 has the most timely service from Exeter to Plymouth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Exeter 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

12/01

$20

12/02

$6

Today

$6

12/04

$6

12/05

$6

12/06

$8

12/07

$8

12/08

$6

The cheapest trip from Exeter to Plymouth was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $6

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 $6 to $23 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 $6 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.