Bus from Callington to Plymouth
4 direct routes · 37–73 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 23:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Plymouth as of 09:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Callington, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~47 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 8 | 06:05 | 23:10 | New Road (N-bound) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | Ashton, St Mellion, Paynters Cross, Hatt & Saltash |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · DC6, DC7, 12A
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC6 | Stagecoach South West | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:49 | 16:49 | Primary School (opp) | Crownhill High Level (SE-bound) | Ashton, St Mellion, Paynters Cross, Hatt & Saltash |
| DC7 | Stagecoach South West | ~64 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:53 | 16:53 | Primary School (opp) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | Ashton, St Mellion, Paynters Cross, Hatt & Saltash |
| 12A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~73 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:15 | 15:15 | Primary School (opp) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | Ashton, St Dominick, St Mellion, Paynters Cross, Pillaton, Hatt & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Callington on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 12 bus or 12A bus timetable.
Fares from Callington to Plymouth
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 12 and 12A (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £3.00 adult single on the DC6 and DC7 (Stagecoach South West)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Callington to Plymouth?
4 routes run directly from Callington to Plymouth: the 12 (Go Cornwall Bus), the DC6 (Stagecoach South West), the DC7 (Stagecoach South West), the 12A (Go Cornwall Bus). The most frequent is the 12, 17 times each weekday — board at New Road (N-bound) and get off at Western Approach Flats (SW-bound), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Callington to Plymouth?
Between 37 minutes on the DC6 and 73 on the 12A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ashton, St Mellion, Paynters Cross, Hatt and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Callington to Plymouth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:05 and the last around 23:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Callington to Plymouth?
Adult singles from Callington to Plymouth: £3.00 on the 12 and 12A (Go Cornwall Bus); £3.00 on the DC6 and DC7 (Stagecoach South West). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.