The average bus between Greenock and Plymouth takes 18h 18m and the fastest bus takes 14h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greenock 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 3 times a day between Greenock and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 4:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 18h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Greenock 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Plymouth station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.
Greenock to Plymouth bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.
Greenock to Plymouth bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Greenock and Plymouth is 621.5 km. The road distance is 851 km.
You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Plymouth Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 14h 48m.