Bus from Efford (Plymouth) to Derriford
2 direct routes · 24–35 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 18:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Derriford as of 12:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Efford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Stagecoach South West | ~35 min | 12 | not Fridays | 07:03 | 18:36 | Donnington Drive (E-bound) | Marjon (SE-bound) | Glenholt & Southway |
| 28 | Plymouth Citybus | ~24 min | 11 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 06:56 | 17:56 | Donnington Drive (E-bound) | Windsor House (NE-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Efford 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 27 bus or 28 bus timetable.
Fares from Efford to Derriford
- £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 Efford to Derriford?
2 routes run directly from Efford to Derriford: the 27 (Stagecoach South West), the 28 (Plymouth Citybus). The most frequent is the 27, 12 times each weekday — board at Donnington Drive (E-bound) and get off at Marjon (SE-bound), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Efford to Derriford?
Between 24 minutes on the 28 and 35 on the 27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Glenholt, Southway on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Efford to Derriford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:56 and the last around 18:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Efford to Derriford?
An adult single from Efford to Derriford is £2.50 on the 27 (Stagecoach South West), from Donnington Drive (E-bound) to Marjon (SE-bound). 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.