101 Birmingham - Plymouth
Operated by National Express. First bus 07:50, last bus 17:55. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 101? 30 other bus routes are numbered 101 elsewhere in the UK — see every 101 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:00 |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | 15:00 |
| Lordswood Road (Stop BU) | 15:15 |
| Arle Court Tpt Hub (Bay 5) | 16:15 |
| Bus Station (Bay 3) | 17:30 |
| Bus Station (Bay 1) | · |
| Verriers (SW-bound) | · |
| County Hall (SW-bound) | · |
| Honiton Road P&R (SW-bound) | 19:20 |
| Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | 19:35 |
| Marsh Mills Superstore (SW-bound) | 20:35 |
| Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) | 20:45 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Birmingham: 1 journey, first 08:10
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Plymouth: 2 journeys, first 08:00 towards Birmingham: 4 journeys, first 08:20
- Sunday, 27 December 2026 towards Plymouth: 2 journeys, first 08:00 towards Birmingham: 4 journeys, first 08:20
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Plymouth: 2 journeys, first 08:00 towards Birmingham: 4 journeys, first 08:20
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Plymouth: 1 journey, first 15:00 towards Birmingham: 1 journey, first 08:10
- Saturday, 2 January 2027 towards Plymouth: 2 journeys, first 08:00 towards Birmingham: 4 journeys, first 08:20
Route map
All stops on route 101
101 towards Plymouth
All 11 stops
- Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) Digbeth
- Lordswood Road (Stop BU) Bearwood
- Arle Court Tpt Hub (Bay 5) Arle Court
- Bus Station (Bay 3) Bristol
- Bus Station (Bay 1) Bridgwater
- Verriers (SW-bound) North Petherton
- County Hall (SW-bound) Taunton
- Honiton Road P&R (SW-bound) Sowton
- Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) Exeter City Centre
- Marsh Mills Superstore (SW-bound) Crabtree
- Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) Plymouth City Centre
101 towards Birmingham
All 10 stops
- Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) Plymouth City Centre
- Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) Exeter City Centre
- Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride (NE-bound) Sowton
- County Hall (NE-bound) Taunton
- Verriers (NE-bound) North Petherton
- Bus Station (Bay 1) Bridgwater
- Bus Station (Bay 3) Bristol
- Arle Court Tpt Hub (Bay 5) Arle Court
- Lordswood Road (Stop BV) Bearwood
- Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) Digbeth
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 101 coach?
The first 101 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 101 coach?
The last 101 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 101 coach cost?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.
Who runs the 101 coach?
The 101 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.