The average bus between Portishead and Plymouth takes 5h 31m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. There is a bus service every few hours from Portishead 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 hourly between Portishead and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Portishead is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 2:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Telephone Box and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Portishead 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 Portishead to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Portishead station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Portishead to Plymouth bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Public Transport Interchange station.
Portishead to Plymouth bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Portishead and Plymouth is 156.6 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Stagecoach South West operates a bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–8 and the journey takes 3h 13m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.