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Trip Overview

The average bus between Exeter Central and Plymouth takes 1h 7m and the fastest bus takes 1h. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter Central 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.

1h 7m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Exeter Central to Plymouth bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Exeter Central and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter Central is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter Central to Plymouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Exeter Central to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Exeter Central, England and Plymouth, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Exeter to Plymouth Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h. National Express also services this route every 3 hours.

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