Bus from Efford (Plymouth) to Laira
2 direct routes · 5–10 min · first bus 05:55, last bus 23:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Laira as of 11:02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Plymouth Citybus | ~5 min | 27 | Sat 24 · Sun 8 | 05:55 | 23:06 | Blandford Road Community Centre (W-bound) | Old Laira Road (W-bound) | — |
| 9 | Plymouth Citybus | ~10 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 7 | 07:14 | 22:02 | Blandford Road Community Centre (E-bound) | Old Laira Road (W-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 8 bus or 9 bus timetable.
Fares from Efford to Laira
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 Laira?
2 routes run directly from Efford to Laira: the 8 (Plymouth Citybus), the 9 (Plymouth Citybus). The most frequent is the 8, 27 times each weekday — board at Blandford Road Community Centre (W-bound) and get off at Old Laira Road (W-bound), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Efford to Laira?
Between 5 minutes on the 8 and 10 on the 9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Efford to Laira?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:55 and the last around 23:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Efford to Laira?
Adult singles from Efford to Laira: £2.50 on the 8 and 9 (Plymouth Citybus). 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.