Cheap coach tickets from Exeter to Plymouth

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Coach from Exeter to Plymouth: Journey Information

There are 69 intercity coaches per day from Exeter to Plymouth. Travelling by coach from Exeter to Plymouth usually takes around 1 hour and 19 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 50 minutes.

Distance
36 mi (57 km)
Shortest duration
50m
Cheapest price
£4.99
Trips per day
69
Most frequent service
National Express
Coach lines
3

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How much is a coach ticket from Exeter to Plymouth?

Coach tickets for a trip from Exeter to Plymouth cost about £11 when you book at the cheapest time, 4 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Exeter to Plymouth by travel date

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If you're planning to travel by coach from Exeter to Plymouth in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £10 to £10. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 10 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Plymouth this week, coach tickets are available starting at £10.

Average coach ticket prices from Exeter to Plymouth by month

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Travelling from Exeter to Plymouth by coach will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, coach ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around £12 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap coach tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.

What coach companies travel from Exeter to Plymouth?

There are 3 coach lines from Exeter to Plymouth available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 43 daily trips, National Express usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus71h 7m£5.63
Megabus191h 11m£11.52
National Express431h 24m£11.62
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity coach companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 7 trips from Exeter to Plymouth, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hour and 7 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets.

  • Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travellers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colours, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard toilets, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each coach.

  • National Express is probably the UK's best-known coach company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travellers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Exeter to Plymouth

There are 69 scheduled coaches that travel from Exeter to Plymouth every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Exeter to Plymouth without transferring.

Trips per day

69

Direct trips

69

The coach takes an average of 1 hour and 19 minutes to cover the 36 miles from Exeter to Plymouth. However, the fastest coach only takes 50 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

36

Distance (km)

57

The first coach leaves at 0:35 and the last coach leaves at 23:22. To see the times for all coaches from Exeter to Plymouth, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

12:35am

Latest coach

11:22pm

With many people travelling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.

Most crowded

Wednesday

Least crowded

Monday

City Information

Exeter

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Located on the River Exe in the southwest of England, Exeter is one of England's most historically-varied towns. It's easy to forget what year it is while walking down the cobbled streets surrounded by Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and Georgian facades interspersed with modern glass buildings and contemporary bars.

One of the greatest examples of this town's historical architecture is Exeter Cathedral. The 12th-century building took around 300 years to complete, but every moment was worth it for the exterior's extremely detailed stonework. The Royal Albert Memorial Museum is another unmissable building, housing a wide range of attractions from antiquities to zoology.

Take a walk along Exeter's historic quayside for some of the most spectacular scenery in the city, as well as some of Exeter's best bars and restaurants. If you're looking for something to entertain the children, Crealy Great Adventure Park is the place to be. The park contains over 60 rides and an Animal Barn showcasing farm and exotic animals.

Exeter can be easily reached from London via the Great Western Railway, with trains leaving roughly every hour from the city. Trains arrive at Exeter St Davids station, only a short walk away from the city centre. In addition, National Express and Megabus provide coach services to the town from various locations across the country.

Plymouth

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Located on the south coast of Devon, Plymouth is an English port city steeped in maritime heritage with a recently-revitalized waterfront. Although many seaport towns in Britain have a boastful history, none can quite match Plymouth's. It was here, just off the coast of Plymouth Port, that English naval forces defeated the Spanish Armada. Plus, one of the most famous landmarks in the city is the Mayflower Steps. These meaningful steps commemorate when the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth port in 1620 for the New World.

In addition to its history, Plymouth has enough modern amenities to compete as a tourist destination. With big brands and independent stores on offer, the city centre is a wonderland for shoppers. Drake Circus is the town's premier shopping venue, with over 70 covered shops for the rainier days. The West End area offers more independent retailers, including the Plymouth Market, selling local crafts, foods, and much more.

Travel to Plymouth is simple. Either fly in via Exeter Airport, or catch a train from destinations like London, Liverpool, or Leeds. National Express and Megabus coaches also operate routes to the city as a more affordable way to travel throughout the United Kingdom.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Exeter?

Main departure station: 2 Honiton Rd

Coaches to Plymouth leave from 3 stations in Exeter.

All coach stations in Exeter:

  • 2 Honiton Rd
  • 36 Sidwell St
  • Honiton Rd

Where does the coach arrive in Plymouth?

Main arrival station: Coach Station

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Plymouth's Coach Station consists of a small storefront office and a large outdoor boarding area in the centre of Plymouth, off of Armada Way. Passengers will find a coffee shop, helpful staff, and pay-to-use toilets inside the station. Paid parking is available in the back. Megabus and National Express operate routes from Plymouth's Coach Station to Exeter, Bath, and beyond. The station is about equidistant from the railway station to the north and the harbour to the south, both a short walk away.

Coach stations in Plymouth:

  • Coach Station
  • Marsh Mills - Plymouth Rd

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