Bus from Plymouth to Saltash
9 direct routes · 20–40 min · first bus 05:09, last bus 23:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Saltash as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Plymouth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Stagecoach South West | ~6 min | 46 | Sat 44 · Sun 27 | 05:56 | 23:14 | St Budeaux Square 1 (Stop 1) | Fore Street Bottom (W-bound) | — |
| 12 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~20 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 8 | 05:09 | 23:19 | Railway Station (Stop R2) | Fore Street Bottom (W-bound) | — |
| 71 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~25 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:10 | 20:10 | Rowans (NW-bound) | Fore Street Bottom (W-bound) | Southway |
| 11 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~20 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 7 | 07:49 | 23:59 | Railway Station (Stop R2) | Fore Street Bottom (W-bound) | — |
| 10 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~20 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 5 | 08:59 | 17:29 | Railway Station (Stop R2) | Fore Street Bottom (W-bound) | — |
| Plymouth - Saltash Ferry | Plymouth Boat Trips | ~40 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 09:45 | 17:15 | Royal William Yard Ferry Landing (Pier) | Saltash Ferry Landing (Quay) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 170, DC6, DC7
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | Stagecoach South West | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:13 | 07:13 | Viaduct (Stop B4) | Fore Street Bottom (W-bound) | — |
| DC6 | Stagecoach South West | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 07:59 | Marrett Road (W-bound) | Carkeel Barns (N-bound) | — |
| DC7 | Stagecoach South West | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:31 | 07:31 | Railway Station (Stop R2) | Fore Street Bottom (W-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Plymouth 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 2 bus, 12 bus, 71 bus, 11 bus, 10 bus or 170 bus timetable.
Fares from Plymouth to Saltash
- £2.50 adult single on the 2 (Stagecoach South West)
- £2.80 adult single, £5.60 return on the 12 and 10 (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 71 (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £3.00 adult single on the 170, DC6 and DC7 (Stagecoach South West)
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 to Saltash?
9 routes run directly from Plymouth to Saltash: the 2 (Stagecoach South West), the 12 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 71 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 11 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 10 (Go Cornwall Bus), the Plymouth - Saltash Ferry (Plymouth Boat Trips), the 170 (Stagecoach South West), the DC6 (Stagecoach South West), the DC7 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 2, 46 times each weekday — board at St Budeaux Square 1 (Stop 1) and get off at Fore Street Bottom (W-bound), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Plymouth to Saltash?
Between 20 minutes on the 12 and 40 on the Plymouth - Saltash Ferry, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Plymouth to Saltash?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:09 and the last around 23:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Plymouth to Saltash?
Adult singles from Plymouth to Saltash: £2.50 on the 2 (Stagecoach South West); £2.80 on the 12 and 10 (Go Cornwall Bus); £3.00 on the 71 (Go Cornwall Bus); £3.00 on the 170, DC6 and DC7 (Stagecoach South West). 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.