The average bus between Lewes and Plymouth takes 8h 24m and the fastest bus takes 7h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lewes 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 every 3 hours between Lewes and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Lewes is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 4:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lewes 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 Lewes to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Plymouth station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Lewes to Plymouth bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Lewes to Plymouth bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Book your Lewes to Plymouth bus tickets online with Brighton & Hove and National Express.
The distance between Lewes and Plymouth is 298.1 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Plymouth Coach Station via Gatwick Airport, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 9h 16m.