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Preston to Plymouth buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Plymouth takes 17h 43m and the fastest bus takes 16h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Preston 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.

17h 43m
Duration
322 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Preston to Plymouth bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Preston and Plymouth. The service departs Preston at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Plymouth at 16:10:00. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 17h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusNational Express25h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 5m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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 Preston to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322.3 mi
  • Duration: 17h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 15m.

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