52 Plympton, Sandy Road West ↔ Derriford Hospital, Stand 5
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 05:45, last bus 20:44. 55 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 52 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3
until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK.
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Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Derriford Hospital, Stand 5 · Monday to Friday towards Plympton, Sandy Road West · Monday to Friday
| George Lane (S-bound) | 05:45 | · | 06:15 | · | 06:45 | · | 07:59 | · | 09:14 | · | 10:24 | · | 11:34 | · | 12:44 | · | 13:54 | · | 15:04 | · | 16:23 | · | 17:43 | · | 18:41 | · | 19:36 | · | · |
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| Sandy Road West (NE-bound) | 05:52 | 05:52 | 06:22 | 06:22 | 06:52 | 06:52 | 08:07 | 08:07 | 09:22 | 09:22 | 10:32 | 10:32 | 11:42 | 11:42 | 12:52 | 12:52 | 14:02 | 14:02 | 15:12 | 15:12 | 16:31 | 16:31 | 17:49 | 17:51 | 18:47 | 18:49 | 19:42 | 19:44 | 20:44 |
| District Centre (W-bound) | 05:53 | 05:53 | 06:23 | 06:23 | 06:53 | 06:53 | 08:09 | 08:09 | 09:23 | 09:23 | 10:33 | 10:33 | 11:43 | 11:43 | 12:53 | 12:53 | 14:03 | 14:03 | 15:13 | 15:13 | 16:33 | 16:33 | 17:50 | 17:52 | 18:48 | 18:50 | 19:43 | 19:45 | 20:45 |
| Old Priory (NW-bound) | 05:59 | 05:59 | 06:29 | 06:29 | 06:59 | 06:59 | 08:19 | 08:19 | 09:30 | 09:30 | 10:40 | 10:40 | 11:50 | 11:50 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 14:10 | 14:10 | 15:22 | 15:22 | 16:41 | 16:41 | 17:57 | 17:57 | 18:55 | 18:55 | 19:49 | 19:50 | 20:50 |
| Coypool Park & Ride (S-bound) | 06:08 | 06:08 | 06:38 | 06:38 | 07:08 | 07:08 | 08:28 | 08:28 | 09:39 | 09:39 | 10:49 | 10:49 | 11:59 | 11:59 | 13:09 | 13:09 | 14:19 | 14:19 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 16:49 | 16:49 | 18:05 | 18:05 | 19:02 | 19:02 | · | 19:57 | · |
| Derriford Hospital (Stand 5) | 06:19 | 06:19 | 06:49 | 06:49 | 07:25 | 07:25 | 08:45 | 08:45 | 09:54 | 09:54 | 11:04 | 11:04 | 12:14 | 12:14 | 13:24 | 13:24 | 14:34 | 14:34 | 15:48 | 15:48 | 17:09 | 17:09 | 18:16 | 18:16 | 19:13 | 19:13 | · | 20:08 | · |
Route map
All stops on route 52
52 towards Derriford Hospital, Stand 5
- George Lane (S-bound) Plympton
- Longcause (E-bound) Plympton
- Buller Close (SW-bound) Plympton
- Magdalen Gardens (E-bound) Plympton
- Cherry Park (E-bound) Plympton
- St Maurice Road (NW-bound) Plympton
- Greenlees Drive (SE-bound) Plympton
- Higher Park Close (NE-bound) Plympton
- Yealmpstone Drive (N-bound) Chaddlewood
- Sandy Road West (NE-bound) Chaddlewood
- District Centre (W-bound) Chaddlewood
- Edwards Drive (NW-bound) Chaddlewood
- Glen Park Primary School (NW-bound) Chaddlewood
- Kingston Drive (NW-bound) Chaddlewood
- Downfield Drive (NW-bound) Chaddlewood
- Westfield (NW-bound) Plympton
- Lord Louis (W-bound) Plympton
- Ridgeway School (S-bound) Plympton
- Moorland Avenue (S-bound) Plympton
- Mudge Way (NW-bound) Plympton
- Old Priory (NW-bound) Underwood
- St Mary's Bridge (NW-bound) Plympton
- Skewbridge (W-bound) Underwood
- Plymouth Road (NW-bound) Woodford
- Coypool Road (N-bound) Marsh Mills
- Coypool Park & Ride (S-bound) Marsh Mills
- Sandpiper Road (NW-bound) Derriford
- St Matthews Academy (N-bound) Derriford
- South West Media (W-bound) Derriford
- TA Centre (NW-bound) Derriford
- Derriford Park (NW-bound) Derriford
- Derriford Hospital (Stand 5) Derriford
52 towards Plympton, Sandy Road West
- Derriford Hospital (Stand 5) Derriford
- Rowans (NW-bound) Derriford
- Ambulance Station (SE-bound) Derriford
- Bircham House (SE-bound) Derriford
- TA Centre (S-bound) Derriford
- Brest Road South (E-bound) Derriford
- Sandpiper Road (SE-bound) Derriford
- McDonalds (E-bound) Marsh Mills
- Coypool Park & Ride (S-bound) Marsh Mills
- Coypool Road (N-bound) Marsh Mills
- Woodford Avenue (SE-bound) Woodford
- Great Woodford Drive (E-bound) Woodford
- Dingle Road (E-bound) Underwood
- St Mary's Bridge (SE-bound) Plympton
- St Marys Court (NE-bound) Underwood
- Plympton Ridgeway (SE-bound) Plympton
- Dark Street Lane (SE-bound) Plympton
- Ridgeway Masonic Hall (E-bound) Plympton
- George Lane (S-bound) Plympton
- Longcause (E-bound) Plympton
- Buller Close (SW-bound) Plympton
- Magdalen Gardens (E-bound) Plympton
- Cherry Park (E-bound) Plympton
- Higher Park Close (NE-bound) Plympton
- Greenlees Drive (SE-bound) Plympton
- Yealmpstone Drive (N-bound) Chaddlewood
- Sandy Road West (NE-bound) Chaddlewood
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 30 Aug 2026 Operating between Plympton and Derriford Hospital given service number 52 effective from 30 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 5 Apr 2026 Operating between Plympton and Derriford Hospital given service number 52 effective from 05 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 1 Sept 2025 Operating between Bower Minton and Yeovil Bus station given service number 52 effective from 01 September 2025.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
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Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 52 bus?
The first 52 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 52 bus?
The last 52 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:44. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 52 bus cost?
The 52 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. Stagecoach South West day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 52 bus?
The 52 is operated by Stagecoach South West.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.