Bus from Plymouth City Centre to Southway (Plymouth)
11 direct routes · 18–79 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 23:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southway (Plymouth) as of 13:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Plymouth City Centre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stagecoach South West | ~28 min | 42 | not Fridays | 05:47 | 22:48 | University (Stop U1) | The George P&R (Stop 1) | — |
| 1A | Stagecoach South West | ~40 min | 30 | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only | 07:20 | 19:13 | Viaduct (Stop B4) | The George P&R (Stop 1) | — |
| 42A | Plymouth Citybus | ~30 min | 29 | Sat 28 · Sun 17 | 05:12 | 22:37 | University (Stop U1) | Flamborough Road (SW-bound) | — |
| 42C | Plymouth Citybus | ~30 min | 28 | Sat 27 · Sun 11 | 06:28 | 23:07 | University (Stop U1) | The George P&R (Stop 1) | — |
| 42B | Plymouth Citybus | ~30 min | 27 | Sat 10 · Sun 8 | 05:43 | 22:52 | University (Stop U1) | The George P&R (Stop 1) | — |
| 42 | Plymouth Citybus | ~28 min | 24 | Sat 10 · Sun 11 | 05:22 | 18:58 | University (Stop U1) | Looseleigh Lane (NW-bound) | — |
| 27 | Stagecoach South West | ~51 min | 12 | not Fridays | 06:47 | 18:17 | Viaduct (Stop B3) | George Junction (SW-bound) | Glenholt |
| 41 | Plymouth Citybus | ~18 min | 9 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 16:53 | University (Stop U2) | Looseleigh Lane (NW-bound) | — |
| 28 | Plymouth Citybus | ~49 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 08:36 | 16:37 | Viaduct (Stop B3) | The George P&R (Stop 1) | — |
| 59 | Stagecoach South West | ~79 min | 4 | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only | 08:12 | 17:27 | Exeter Street (opp) | The George P&R (Stop 1) | Plympton, Hemerdon, Sparkwell, Lutton, Cornwood, Lee Moor & 6 more |
| 42D | Plymouth Citybus | ~40 min | 3 | weekdays only | 06:33 | 16:19 | University (Stop U1) | Looseleigh Lane (NW-bound) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 1 bus, 1A bus, 42A bus, 42C bus, 42B bus, 42 bus, 27 bus or 41 bus timetable.
Fares from Plymouth City Centre to Southway
- £3.00 adult single on the 1A (Stagecoach South West)
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 42A, 42C, 42B, 42, 41, 28 and 42D (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 Plymouth City Centre to Southway?
11 routes run directly from Plymouth City Centre to Southway: the 1 (Stagecoach South West), the 1A (Stagecoach South West), the 42A (Plymouth Citybus), the 42C (Plymouth Citybus), the 42B (Plymouth Citybus), the 42 (Plymouth Citybus), the 27 (Stagecoach South West), the 41 (Plymouth Citybus), the 28 (Plymouth Citybus), the 59 (Stagecoach South West), the 42D (Plymouth Citybus). The most frequent is the 1, 42 times each weekday — board at University (Stop U1) and get off at The George P&R (Stop 1), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Plymouth City Centre to Southway?
Between 18 minutes on the 41 and 79 on the 59, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Plymouth City Centre to Southway?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:12 and the last around 23:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Plymouth City Centre to Southway?
Adult singles from Plymouth City Centre to Southway: £3.00 on the 1A (Stagecoach South West); £3.00 on the 42A, 42C, 42B, 42, 41, 28 and 42D (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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.