Bus from Laira to Efford (Plymouth)
2 direct routes · 5–11 min · first bus 05:47, last bus 22:58 (weekdays).
Next buses to Efford (Plymouth) as of 10:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Laira, 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 | ~11 min | 27 | Sat 24 · Sun 8 | 05:47 | 22:58 | Lipson Vale (E-bound) | Blandford Road Community Centre (W-bound) | — |
| 9 | Plymouth Citybus | ~5 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 7 | 07:09 | 21:58 | Lipson Vale (E-bound) | Blandford Road Community Centre (E-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Laira 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 Laira to Efford
- £2.80 adult single, £5.60 return on the 8 (Plymouth Citybus)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 9 (Plymouth Citybus)
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 Laira to Efford?
2 routes run directly from Laira to Efford: the 8 (Plymouth Citybus), the 9 (Plymouth Citybus). The most frequent is the 8, 27 times each weekday — board at Lipson Vale (E-bound) and get off at Blandford Road Community Centre (W-bound), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Laira to Efford?
Between 5 minutes on the 9 and 11 on the 8, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Laira to Efford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:47 and the last around 22:58. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Laira to Efford?
Adult singles from Laira to Efford: £2.80 on the 8 (Plymouth Citybus); £2.50 on the 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.