🚌 Bus from Plymouth City Centre to Derriford
12 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 22:45 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stagecoach South West | ~25 min | 51 | 05:45 | 22:45 | Royal Parade (Stop A21) |
| 42A | Plymouth Citybus | ~26 min | 49 | 05:20 | 22:35 | Royal Parade (Stop A18) |
| 34 | Plymouth Citybus | ~49 min | 44 | 06:00 | 21:50 | Royal Parade (Stop A2) |
| 42 | Plymouth Citybus | ~27 min | 40 | 05:20 | 21:50 | Royal Parade (Stop A20) |
| 14 | Stagecoach South West | ~45 min | 21 | 06:00 | 18:10 | Royal Parade (Stop A2) |
| 14 | Plymouth Citybus | ~45 min | 13 | 06:00 | 18:15 | Royal Parade (Stop A2) |
| 28 | Plymouth Citybus | ~45 min | 12 | 06:40 | 17:40 | Mayflower Street (Stop M1) |
| 42C | Plymouth Citybus | ~25 min | 12 | 07:05 | 18:20 | Royal Parade (Stop A19) |
| 27 | Stagecoach South West | ~54 min | 12 | 06:45 | 18:20 | Mayflower Street (Stop M1) |
| 51 | Plymouth Citybus | ~36 min | 8 | 05:20 | 10:15 | Royal Parade (Stop A21) |
| 42B | Plymouth Citybus | ~25 min | 8 | 10:00 | 17:00 | Royal Parade (Stop A19) |
| 42D | Plymouth Citybus | ~37 min | 3 | 06:30 | 16:15 | Royal Parade (Stop A20) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Plymouth 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 Plymouth City Centre to Derriford?
12 routes run directly from Plymouth City Centre to Derriford: the 1 (Stagecoach South West), the 42A (Plymouth Citybus), the 34 (Plymouth Citybus), the 42 (Plymouth Citybus), the 14 (Stagecoach South West), the 14 (Plymouth Citybus), the 28 (Plymouth Citybus), the 42C (Plymouth Citybus), the 27 (Stagecoach South West), the 51 (Plymouth Citybus), the 42B (Plymouth Citybus), the 42D (Plymouth Citybus).
How long does the bus take from Plymouth City Centre to Derriford?
Around 25 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Plymouth City Centre to Derriford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 05:45 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Plymouth City Centre to Derriford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.