🚌 Bus from Bristol to Plymouth City Centre
4 direct routes · about 220 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 03:30 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAL | Stagecoach South West | ~220 min | 38 | 05:30 | 03:30 | Cabot Circus (S8) |
| 101 | National Express | ~195 min | 3 | 10:20 | 17:45 | Bus Station (Bay 3) |
| 104 | National Express | ~265 min | 2 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Bus Station (Bay 3) |
| UK087 | FlixBus | ~210 min | 2 | 10:55 | 20:40 | Bus Station (Bay 8) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bristol on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bristol to Plymouth City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Bristol to Plymouth City Centre: the FAL (Stagecoach South West), the 101 (National Express), the 104 (National Express), the UK087 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Bristol to Plymouth City Centre?
Around 220 minutes on the FAL, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol to Plymouth City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the FAL) leaves around 05:30 and the last around 03:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol to Plymouth City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.