The average bus between Plymouth and Ely takes 12h 23m and the fastest bus takes 9h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth to Ely. 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 Plymouth and Ely. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 12h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Ely? 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 Plymouth to Ely. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Ely station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
Plymouth to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
The distance between Plymouth and Ely is 379.8 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 10h.