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Trip Overview

The average bus between Plymouth and Instow takes 5h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth to Instow. 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 39m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Line 1 bus, line 118 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus bus 1
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Fore Streetbus bus 118
  3. Take the bus from Market Street to Bideford Quaybus bus 317
5h 1m
£10–14

Plymouth to Instow bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Plymouth and Instow. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Instow at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West9h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 44m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 58m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 44m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 58m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 18m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 18m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West13h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 44m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 58m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 44m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 58m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West3h 46m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Instow? 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 Plymouth to Instow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Parade to Kiln Close Lane via Bus Station, Fore Street, Market Street, and Bideford Quay in around 5h 1m.

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