🚌 Bus from Exeter City Centre to Plymouth City Centre
6 direct routes · about 140 min · first bus 12:15, last bus 23:05 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | National Express | ~140 min | 8 | 12:15 | 23:05 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) |
| 101 | National Express | ~70 min | 3 | 12:55 | 19:50 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) |
| 104 | National Express | ~130 min | 2 | 15:00 | 15:15 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) |
| UK087 | FlixBus | ~70 min | 2 | 13:15 | 22:55 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) |
| 406 | National Express | ~70 min | 1 | 03:05 | 03:05 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) |
| N06 | National Express | ~60 min | 1 | 03:50 | 03:50 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Exeter City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Exeter City Centre to Plymouth City Centre?
6 routes run directly from Exeter City Centre to Plymouth City Centre: the 501 (National Express), the 101 (National Express), the 104 (National Express), the UK087 (FlixBus), the 406 (National Express), the N06 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Exeter City Centre to Plymouth City Centre?
Around 140 minutes on the 501, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Exeter City Centre to Plymouth City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 501) leaves around 12:15 and the last around 23:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Exeter City Centre to Plymouth City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.