🚌 Bus from Plymouth City Centre to Heathrow Airport
4 direct routes · about 395 min · first bus 23:15, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | National Express | ~395 min | 7 | 23:15 | 23:15 | Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) |
| 406 | National Express | ~305 min | 5 | 00:30 | 00:30 | Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) |
| 501 | National Express | ~390 min | 3 | 06:35 | 09:20 | Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) |
| UKN49 | FlixBus | ~341 min | 1 | 23:59 | 23:59 | Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) |
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 Heathrow Airport?
4 routes run directly from Plymouth City Centre to Heathrow Airport: the 404 (National Express), the 406 (National Express), the 501 (National Express), the UKN49 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Plymouth City Centre to Heathrow Airport?
Around 395 minutes on the 404, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Plymouth City Centre to Heathrow Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 404) leaves around 23:15 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Plymouth City Centre to Heathrow Airport?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.