The cheapest and fastest buses from Exeter to Plymouth
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
56 m
Buses per day
51
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Exeter to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Plymouth will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 51 buses that leave Exeter for Plymouth on Thu, Jul 09, 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 59 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus4:35 PM1h05Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court5:40 PMPlymouth, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 AM1h05Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court6:15 AMPlymouth, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 PM1h10Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court11:50 PMPlymouth, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM1h10Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court2:25 PMPlymouth, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM1h10Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court9:50 AMPlymouth, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
NX50412:35 AM0h50Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1:25 AMPlymouth, Marsh Mills€81One-way0 transfers
NX1016:30 PM0h55Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court7:25 PMPlymouth, Marsh Mills€121One-way0 transfers
NX50412:35 AM0h55Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1:30 AMPlymouth, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
NX4063:05 AM1h00Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court4:05 AMPlymouth, Coach Station€141One-way0 transfers
NX1042:55 PM1h00Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court3:55 PMPlymouth, Marsh Mills€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Exeter to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 59 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Exeter to Plymouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Plymouth buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MFFAL | Delayed 5:10 AM 12:52 AMExeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 1:58 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | Delayed 5:10 AM 1:52 AMExeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 2:58 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | Delayed 5:10 AM 3:44 AMExeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 4:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h05 | 6:15 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | Delayed 5:10 AM 5:45 AMExeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 6:51 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 7:53 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h19 | 9:12 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h10 | 9:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 9:02 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h16 | 10:18 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 10:15 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h14 | 11:29 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 11:26 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h14 | 12:40 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 12:00 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 2h35 | 2:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 12:15 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h10 | 2:25 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 12:15 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h20 | 2:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 12:31 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h14 | 1:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 12:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h10 | 2:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 12:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h00 | 1:55 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h10 | 2:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 1:31 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h14 | 2:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 2:31 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h14 | 3:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX104 | 2:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h10 | 4:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX104 | 2:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h00 | 3:55 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 3:15 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h00 | 4:15 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 3:15 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h10 | 4:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 3:46 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h22 | 5:08 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h05 | 5:40 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 5:05 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h21 | 6:26 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 6:13 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h14 | 7:27 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 6:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h05 | 7:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 6:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0h55 | 7:25 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 7:11 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h12 | 8:23 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 7:50 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 2h15 | 10:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 8:05 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h00 | 10:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 8:05 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h50 | 9:55 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 8:09 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h09 | 9:18 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 9:00 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h08 | 10:08 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h05 | 10:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 9:40 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h00 | 10:40 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 9:40 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h05 | 10:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 9:53 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 10:59 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h10 | 11:50 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 10:50 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 2h05 | 12:55 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 11:05 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h50 | 12:55 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 11:05 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h40 | 12:45 AM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | On time 11:22 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 12:28 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
NX504 | 12:35 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0h55 | 1:30 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 12:35 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0h50 | 1:25 AM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 12:52 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 1:58 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 1:52 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h06 | 2:58 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX106 | 1:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h00 | 3:55 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX106 | 1:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h50 | 3:45 AM Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX406 | 3:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h00 | 4:05 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Exeter to Plymouth
Buses from Exeter to Plymouth run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 41 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 59 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 59 km |
Average bus duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 42 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:12 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Exeter to PlymouthYou can travel by bus between Exeter to Plymouth with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Exeter to Plymouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Plymouth by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Exeter to Plymouth
Most Exeter to Plymouth buses use the Exeter, Honiton Road to Plymouth, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Plymouth, Marsh Mills. Use this guide to compare Exeter and Plymouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Exeter, Bampfylde Street (Express Coach Stop 34) from Exeter city centre
Getting to Exeter, Honiton Road from Exeter city centre
Exeter, Honiton Road is 3 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter, Honiton Road bus station facilities and services
Exeter, Honiton Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the station (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Honiton Road.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Ramps.
Getting to Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride from Exeter city centre
Getting to Plymouth, Marsh Mills from Plymouth city centre
Getting to Plymouth, Viaduct from Plymouth city centre
Most popular bus connections from Exeter
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