The average bus between Elgin and Plymouth takes 24h 40m and the fastest bus takes 23h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Elgin and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 4:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 24h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 25m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Plymouth station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.
Elgin to Plymouth bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Plymouth bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Book your Elgin to Plymouth bus tickets online with Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and 2 other operators.
The distance between Elgin and Plymouth is 811 km. The road distance is 1,140 km.
You can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Plymouth Coach Station via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 19h 2m.