Bus from Devonport to Plymouth City Centre
9 direct routes · 6–35 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 23:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Plymouth City Centre as of 12:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Devonport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Plymouth Citybus | ~21 min | 43 | Sat 28 · Sun 22 | 04:50 | 23:07 | UTC Plymouth (S-bound) | Exeter Street (opp) | — |
| 21A | Plymouth Citybus | ~21 min | 43 | Sat 28 · Sun 19 | 05:55 | 22:35 | UTC Plymouth (S-bound) | Exeter Street (opp) | — |
| 36 | Plymouth Citybus | ~6 min | 37 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 22:00 | City College Plymouth (W-bound) | Arts University Plymouth (Stop C4) | — |
| 34 | Plymouth Citybus | ~35 min | 28 | Sat 29 · Sun 14 | 06:22 | 22:51 | UTC Plymouth (S-bound) | Royal Parade (Stop A2) | — |
| 70 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~11 min | 15 | Sat 13 · Sun 5 | 07:12 | 22:11 | UTC Plymouth (NW-bound) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | — |
| 14 | Plymouth Citybus | ~18 min | 12 | Sat 11 · Sun 9 | 06:41 | 18:59 | UTC Plymouth (S-bound) | Union Street (US1) | — |
| 70B | Go Cornwall Bus | ~11 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 2 | 08:12 | 13:27 | UTC Plymouth (NW-bound) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · DC7, 806
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC7 | Stagecoach South West | ~19 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 17:38 | 17:38 | UTC Plymouth (S-bound) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | — |
| 806 | Plymouth Citybus | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Granby Way (S-bound) | Exeter Street (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Devonport 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 21 bus, 21A bus, 36 bus, 34 bus, 70 bus, 14 bus, 70B bus or 806 bus timetable.
Fares from Devonport to Plymouth City Centre
- £2.80 adult single, £5.60 return on the 21, 21A, 34 and 14 (Plymouth Citybus)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 36 (Plymouth Citybus) and the 70 (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £3.00 adult single on the 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 Devonport to Plymouth City Centre?
9 routes run directly from Devonport to Plymouth City Centre: the 21 (Plymouth Citybus), the 21A (Plymouth Citybus), the 36 (Plymouth Citybus), the 34 (Plymouth Citybus), the 70 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 14 (Plymouth Citybus), the 70B (Go Cornwall Bus), the DC7 (Stagecoach South West), the 806 (Plymouth Citybus). The most frequent is the 21, 43 times each weekday — board at UTC Plymouth (S-bound) and get off at Exeter Street (opp), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Devonport to Plymouth City Centre?
Between 6 minutes on the 36 and 35 on the 34, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Devonport to Plymouth City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:50 and the last around 23:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Devonport to Plymouth City Centre?
Adult singles from Devonport to Plymouth City Centre: £2.80 on the 21, 21A, 34 and 14 (Plymouth Citybus); £2.50 on the 36 (Plymouth Citybus) and the 70 (Go Cornwall Bus); £3.00 on the 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.