The average bus between Plymouth and Stanstead takes 18h 8m and the fastest bus takes 11h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth to Stanstead. 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 Stanstead. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 18h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Stanstead? 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 Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Stanstead station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.
Plymouth to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Plymouth and Stanstead is 387.8 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 10h 57m.