There are 5 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouth by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Exeter International Airport to Clifton Placebus 58A / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
1h 41m£24–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
3h 22m£10–19Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Plymouth48.3 mi
53 minDrive 48.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouthcar 48.3 mi
53 min£12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouthtaxi 48.3 mi
53 min£210–250
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouth is to bus which costs £10 - £19 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouth is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Clifton Place and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Plymouth is 58 miles. The road distance is 48.6 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouth without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 41m and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouth, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouth is 49 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouth.
There are 1642+ hotels available in Plymouth.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Plymouth, England?
National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Plymouth Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 2h. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Exeter International Airport to Clifton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Plymouth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








