501 London - Plymouth
Operated by National Express. First bus 06:35, last bus 23:30. 15 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:10, last 23:45. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 501? 14 other bus routes are numbered 501 elsewhere in the UK — see every 501 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:30 | 12:00 | 12:50 | 15:00 | 19:20 | 20:05 | 18:30 | 22:50 | 23:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | 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 | 19:20 | · | 22:50 | 22:50 | · |
| Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | 12:15 | 12:15 | · | 19:35 | 19:35 | · | 23:05 | 23:05 | · |
| Rail Station (Stop K) | 12:50 | · | 12:50 | 20:05 | · | 20:05 | 23:30 | · | 23:30 |
| Coach Station (NE-bound) | 13:10 | 13:10 | 13:10 | 20:20 | 20:20 | 20:20 | 23:45 | 23:45 | 23:45 |
| Great Western Road (SW-bound) | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 20:35 | 20:35 | 20:35 | 23:58 | 23:58 | 23:58 |
| Coronation Road opp Town Mill (Stop D) | 13:45 | 13:45 | 13:45 | 20:50 | 20:50 | 20:50 | 00:10 | 00:10 | 00:10 |
| Marsh Mills Superstore (SW-bound) | 14:25 | 14:25 | 14:25 | 21:25 | 21:25 | 21:25 | 00:45 | 00:45 | 00:45 |
| Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) | 14:35 | 14:35 | 14:35 | 21:35 | 21:35 | 21:35 | 00:55 | 00:55 | 00:55 |
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.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Plymouth: 9 journeys, first 07:30 towards Victoria: 6 journeys, first 06:45
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Plymouth: 9 journeys, first 07:30 towards Victoria: 6 journeys, first 06:45
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Plymouth: 9 journeys, first 07:30 towards Victoria: 6 journeys, first 06:45
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Plymouth: 9 journeys, first 07:30 towards Victoria: 6 journeys, first 06:45
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Plymouth: 9 journeys, first 07:30 towards Victoria: 6 journeys, first 06:45
Route map
All stops on route 501
501 towards Plymouth
All 10 stops
- Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) 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
- Great Western Road (SW-bound) Paignton
- Coronation Road opp Town Mill (Stop D) Totnes
- Marsh Mills Superstore (SW-bound) Crabtree
- Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) Plymouth City Centre
501 towards Victoria
All 10 stops
- Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) Plymouth City Centre
- Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel (Stop E) Totnes
- Great Western Road (SW-bound) Paignton
- 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 (westbound) Victoria
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 501 coach?
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 coach?
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 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 501 coach?
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 21 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.