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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Plymouth takes 9h 7m and the fastest bus takes 7h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

9h 7m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Manchester to Plymouth bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Manchester and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus12h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus12h 10m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus12h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus12h 10m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 35m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 35m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station via Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 53m.

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