Bus from Derriford to Efford (Plymouth)
2 direct routes · 21–31 min · first bus 07:32, last bus 18:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Efford (Plymouth) as of 12:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Derriford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Plymouth Citybus | ~21 min | 11 | Sat 9 · Sun 1 | 07:32 | 18:32 | Derriford Roundabout (SW-bound) | Deer Park Drive (W-bound) | — |
| 27 | Stagecoach South West | ~31 min | 10 | not Fridays | 07:52 | 17:17 | Marjon North (NW-bound) | Deer Park Drive (W-bound) | Southway & Glenholt |
Times are for the first boarding point in Derriford 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 28 bus or 27 bus timetable.
Fares from Derriford to Efford
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 28 (Plymouth Citybus)
- £2.50 adult single on the 27 (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 Derriford to Efford?
2 routes run directly from Derriford to Efford: the 28 (Plymouth Citybus), the 27 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 28, 11 times each weekday — board at Derriford Roundabout (SW-bound) and get off at Deer Park Drive (W-bound), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Derriford to Efford?
Between 21 minutes on the 28 and 31 on the 27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Derriford to Efford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:32 and the last around 18:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Derriford to Efford?
Adult singles from Derriford to Efford: £3.00 on the 28 (Plymouth Citybus); £2.50 on the 27 (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.