501 Newton Abbot - Victoria, London ↔ Newton Abbot - Plymouth City Centre, Plymouth
Operated by National Express. First bus 06:35, last bus 23:30. 21 journeys on weekdays.
Wanted a different 501? 15 other bus routes are numbered 501 elsewhere in the UK — see every 501 bus by area.
Timetable
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.
| Victoria Coach Station (->NE) | 07:30 | · | · | 15:00 | 18:30 | · | · | · | · |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | 08:20 | · | · | 16:00 | 19:35 | · | · | · | · |
| Honiton Road P&R (SW-bound) | 12:00 | 12:00 | · | 19:20 | 22:50 | 19:20 | · | 22:50 | · |
| Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | 12:15 | 12:15 | · | 19:35 | 23:05 | 19:35 | · | 23:05 | · |
| Rail Station (Stop K) | 12:50 | · | 12:50 | 20:05 | 23:30 | · | 20:05 | · | 23:30 |
| Coach Station (NE-bound) | 13:10 | 13:10 | 13:10 | 20:20 | 23:45 | 20:20 | 20:20 | 23:45 | 23:45 |
| Upper Manor Road (NE-bound) | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 20:35 | 23:58 | 20:35 | 20:35 | 23:58 | 23:58 |
| Coronation Road opp Town Mill (Stop D) | 13:45 | 13:45 | 13:45 | 20:50 | 00:10 | 20:50 | 20:50 | 00:10 | 00:10 |
| Marsh Mills Superstore (SW-bound) | 14:25 | 14:25 | 14:25 | 21:25 | 00:45 | 21:25 | 21:25 | 00:45 | 00:45 |
| Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) | 14:35 | 14:35 | 14:35 | 21:35 | 00:55 | 21:35 | 21:35 | 00:55 | 00:55 |
Route map
All stops on route 501
501 towards Newton Abbot - Plymouth City Centre, Plymouth
- Victoria Coach Station (->NE) Belgravia
- Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Heathrow Airport
- Honiton Road P&R (SW-bound) Sowton
- Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) Exeter City Centre
- Rail Station (Stop K) Newton Abbot
- Coach Station (NE-bound) Torquay
- Upper Manor Road (NE-bound) Preston
- Coronation Road opp Town Mill (Stop D) Totnes
- Marsh Mills Superstore (SW-bound) Crabtree
- Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) Plymouth City Centre
501 towards Newton Abbot - Victoria, London
- Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) Plymouth City Centre
- Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel (Stop E) Totnes
- Upper Manor Road (NE-bound) Preston
- Coach Station (NE-bound) Torquay
- Rail Station (opp) Newton Abbot
- Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) Exeter City Centre
- Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride (NE-bound) Sowton
- Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Heathrow Airport
- West Cromwell Road / Tesco (Stop D) Earls Court
- London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (->W) Victoria
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 501 bus?
The first 501 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 501 bus?
The last 501 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 501 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). National Express day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 501 bus?
The 501 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 12 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.