🚌 Bus from Plymouth City Centre to Southway
8 direct routes · about 32 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 | ~32 min | 51 | 05:45 | 22:45 | Royal Parade (Stop A21) |
| 42A | Plymouth Citybus | ~31 min | 48 | 05:20 | 22:35 | Royal Parade (Stop A18) |
| 42B | Plymouth Citybus | ~33 min | 37 | 05:40 | 22:50 | Royal Parade (Stop A19) |
| 42C | Plymouth Citybus | ~33 min | 37 | 06:25 | 23:05 | Royal Parade (Stop A19) |
| 42 | Plymouth Citybus | ~32 min | 35 | 05:20 | 18:55 | Royal Parade (Stop A20) |
| 28 | Plymouth Citybus | ~50 min | 9 | 08:35 | 16:35 | Mayflower Street (Stop M1) |
| 41 | Plymouth Citybus | ~23 min | 9 | 07:35 | 16:50 | Royal Parade (Stop A18) |
| 59 | Stagecoach South West | ~81 min | 8 | 08:10 | 17:25 | Royal Parade (Stop A14) |
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 Southway?
8 routes run directly from Plymouth City Centre to Southway: the 1 (Stagecoach South West), the 42A (Plymouth Citybus), the 42B (Plymouth Citybus), the 42C (Plymouth Citybus), the 42 (Plymouth Citybus), the 28 (Plymouth Citybus), the 41 (Plymouth Citybus), the 59 (Stagecoach South West).
How long does the bus take from Plymouth City Centre to Southway?
Around 32 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Plymouth City Centre to Southway?
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 Southway?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.