Bus from Efford (Plymouth) to Plymouth City Centre
4 direct routes · 15–24 min · first bus 05:55, last bus 23:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Plymouth City Centre as of 12:53
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 | ~15 min | 27 | Sat 24 · Sun 8 | 05:55 | 23:06 | Blandford Road Community Centre (W-bound) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | — |
| 9 | Plymouth Citybus | ~21 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 7 | 07:14 | 22:02 | Blandford Road Community Centre (E-bound) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | — |
| 28 | Plymouth Citybus | ~24 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 11 | 07:06 | 23:09 | Deer Park Drive (W-bound) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | — |
| 27 | Stagecoach South West | ~22 min | 10 | not Fridays | 08:29 | 17:48 | Deer Park Drive (W-bound) | Western Approach (Stop 2) | — |
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, 9 bus, 28 bus or 27 bus timetable.
Fares from Efford to Plymouth City Centre
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 8 (Plymouth Citybus)
- £2.80 adult single, £5.60 return on the 9 (Plymouth Citybus)
- £3.00 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 Plymouth City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Efford to Plymouth City Centre: the 8 (Plymouth Citybus), the 9 (Plymouth Citybus), the 28 (Plymouth Citybus), the 27 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 8, 27 times each weekday — board at Blandford Road Community Centre (W-bound) and get off at Western Approach Flats (SW-bound), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Efford to Plymouth City Centre?
Between 15 minutes on the 8 and 24 on the 28, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Efford to Plymouth City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:55 and the last around 23:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Efford to Plymouth City Centre?
Adult singles from Efford to Plymouth City Centre: £2.50 on the 8 (Plymouth Citybus); £2.80 on the 9 (Plymouth Citybus); £3.00 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.