23 Plymouth circular via Mount Gould, Cattedown
Operated by Plymouth Citybus. First bus 06:10, last bus 21:50. 27 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 10:00, last 20:20. Fares: adult single £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 23? 64 other bus routes are numbered 23 elsewhere in the UK — see every 23 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 | 18:00 | 20:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Parade (Stop A24) | 10:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 | 18:00 | 20:20 |
| Queens Road Triangle (E-bound) | 10:08 | 12:08 | 14:08 | 16:08 | 18:08 | 20:26 |
| Ladysmith Road (NE-bound) | 10:12 | 12:12 | 14:12 | 16:12 | 18:12 | 20:30 |
| Seymour Avenue (W-bound) | 10:16 | 12:16 | 14:16 | 16:16 | 18:16 | 20:33 |
| St Johns Church (W-bound) | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Viaduct (Stop B4) | 10:22 | 12:22 | 14:22 | 16:22 | 18:22 | 20:37 |
| Royal Parade (Stop A2) | 10:25 | 12:25 | 14:25 | 16:25 | 18:25 | 20:39 |
| Royal Parade (Stop A24) | · | · | · | · | · | · |
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.
Fares on the 23
Adult single £2.50 · Adult return £5.00 · Child single £2.00 · Child return £4.00
The same for any journey on the 23, however far you go.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 October 2026. Fares change — check with Plymouth Citybus before you travel.
Tickets on the 23
Plymouth Citybus publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Return · Young Person Return
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Plymouth Citybus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 1 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Plymouth Citybus.
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 Plymouth Citybus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (56 journeys, against 27), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Plymouth Citybus before you travel.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Monday (56 journeys, against 27), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Plymouth Citybus before you travel.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Royal Parade: 28 journeys, first 06:10
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Royal Parade: 28 journeys, first 06:10
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (56 journeys, against 27), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Plymouth Citybus before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 23
23 towards Royal Parade
All 29 stops
- Royal Parade (Stop A24) Plymouth City Centre
- Gasking Street (E-bound) Plymouth City Centre
- Beaumont Park (NW-bound) St Judes
- Baring Street (N-bound) Mount Gould
- Hill Park Crescent (N-bound) Plymouth
- Queens Road Triangle (E-bound) Plymouth
- Queens Road East (SE-bound) Mount Gould
- Lipson Terrace (SE-bound) Mount Gould
- Channel View Terrace (E-bound) Mount Gould
- Farringdon Road (E-bound) Mount Gould
- Archway Avenue (E-bound) Mount Gould
- Crossway Avenue (E-bound) Mount Gould
- Ladysmith Road (NE-bound) Mount Gould
- Astor Drive (SW-bound) Mount Gould
- Heathfield Road (SW-bound) Mount Gould
- Jephson Road (SW-bound) Mount Gould
- Carmarthen Road (SW-bound) Mount Gould
- Durham Avenue (SW-bound) Mount Gould
- Seymour Avenue (W-bound) Mount Gould
- St Judes Church (SW-bound) St Judes
- Tothill Road (SE-bound) Cattedown
- St Johns Church (W-bound) Cattedown
- Charles Church (o/s) Plymouth City Centre
- Friary Surgery (W-bound) St Judes
- St Theresas Court (W-bound) Plymouth City Centre
- Lanyon House (W-bound) Plymouth City Centre
- Viaduct (Stop B4) Plymouth City Centre
- Royal Parade (Stop A2) Plymouth City Centre
- Royal Parade (Stop A24) Plymouth City Centre
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 23 bus?
The first 23 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 23 bus?
The last 23 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 23 bus cost?
Plymouth Citybus's published fares on the 23: adult single £2.50, adult return £5.00, child single £2.00, child return £4.00. The 23 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Plymouth Citybus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 23 bus?
The 23 is operated by Plymouth Citybus.
Timetable data from Plymouth Citybus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.