How much does a bus ticket from Birmingham to Plymouth cost?

The bus ticket price from Birmingham to Plymouth starts at R 316. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Plymouth is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Plymouth?

The average travel time between Birmingham and Plymouth is around 6h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 282 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Birmingham and Plymouth?

The number of buses from Birmingham to Plymouth can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Birmingham to Plymouth by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Birmingham to Plymouth?

When taking the bus from Birmingham to Plymouth, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Plymouth?

Buses travelling between Birmingham and Plymouth leave from Coach Station or Bearwood and arrive at Plymouth Coach Station, Plymouth, Bretonside Bus Station, Port: Plymouth.

Bus Birmingham to Plymouth from R 232 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Plymouth on 11 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Great Charles Street Queensway	10h 45m	06:15	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Coach Station	5h 25m	19:25	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	14:00	Coach Station	5h 35m	19:35	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	14:00	Coach Station	5h 35m	19:35	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	15:00	Coach Station	7h 45m	22:45	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	15:00	Coach Station	7h 45m	22:45	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	16:30	Coach Station	9h	01:30	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	16:30	Coach Station	9h	01:30	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:52 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Plymouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 979, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 10mAverage duration

282 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 316 - R 1 825	Average duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 910 - R 10 220	Average duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 979 - R 979	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, the service provided by National Express Coaches has received positive feedback. Customers appreciate the helpful and polite drivers. Although there were some instances of delays and discomfort in the toilet area, these issues did not deter customers from considering future travel with this company. Additionally, one driver went above and beyond by assisting stranded passengers from another bus that had broken down.

National Express Birmingham Plymouth recent customer reviews

The journey was good, we even had to "rescue" some others whose bus had broken down. The driver explained that there were more people joining us at Bristol and to make sure that, if necessary, to move around so that children etc could sit together.

Mary M.

9 June 2023

The bus was late leaving Digbeth Birmingham by roughly 40 minutes no excuse was given then by the time it got into Plymouth it was roughly 20 minutes late but apart from this the journey was a relaxing one apart from being thrown around in the toilet. All this would not stop me traveling again by National Express Coaches as the journey up was on time.

Mark O.

28 June 2022

Never got on it

David E.

14 December 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511 278 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54 267 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Plymouth?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Bearwood

C - Birmingham Airport

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Plymouth

A - Plymouth Coach Station

B - Plymouth, Bretonside Bus Station

C - Port: Plymouth

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Plymouth by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Birmingham to Plymouth cost?
The bus ticket price from Birmingham to Plymouth starts at R 316. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Plymouth is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Plymouth?
The average travel time between Birmingham and Plymouth is around 6h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 282 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Birmingham and Plymouth?
The number of buses from Birmingham to Plymouth can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Birmingham to Plymouth by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Birmingham to Plymouth?
When taking the bus from Birmingham to Plymouth, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Plymouth?
Buses travelling between Birmingham and Plymouth leave from Coach Station or Bearwood and arrive at Plymouth Coach Station, Plymouth, Bretonside Bus Station, Port: Plymouth.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/11

R 284

10/11

R 520

Today

R 396

12/11

R 232

13/11

R 303

14/11

R 334

15/11

R 315

16/11

R 282

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Plymouth was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of R 232

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Plymouth as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 232 to R 2 037 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 232, which is on 2025-11-12.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham to Plymouth?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time6h 15m	Avg priceR 782	Daily departures15
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 35m	Avg priceR 4 326	Daily departures10
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time4h 10m	Avg priceR 979	Daily departures1