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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gloucester and Plymouth takes 5h 41m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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.

5h 41m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Gloucester to Plymouth bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Gloucester and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Pulhams CoachesFlixBus5h 50m • 1 change
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    Pulhams CoachesNational Express5h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 55m • 1 change
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    Pulhams CoachesFlixBus5h 15m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Pulhams CoachesFlixBus5h 50m • 1 change
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    Pulhams CoachesNational Express5h 25m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 55m • 1 change
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    Pulhams CoachesFlixBus5h 15m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus7h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 10m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressFlixBus7h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus7h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 10m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressFlixBus7h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Pulhams CoachesFlixBus5h 50m • 1 change
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    Pulhams CoachesNational Express5h 5m • 1 change
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    Pulhams CoachesNational Express5h 10m • 1 change
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    Pulhams CoachesFlixBus5h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Pulhams CoachesFlixBus5h 50m • 1 change
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    Pulhams CoachesNational Express5h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 55m • 1 change
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    Pulhams CoachesFlixBus5h 15m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Pulhams CoachesFlixBus5h 50m • 1 change
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    Pulhams CoachesNational Express5h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 55m • 1 change
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    Pulhams CoachesFlixBus5h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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.

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  • Distance: 165.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Plymouth, England?

National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Plymouth Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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