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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Portsmouth to Plymouth from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
from £52
tomorrow
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £39
Thursday
Friday
from £45
Saturday
from £45

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    06:05
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    14:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    08:30
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    16:25
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £53
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    13:30
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    22:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    16:30
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    01:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56
  • National Express
    8h 55m
    0
    11:00
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    19:55
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Plymouth via Bristol, you can save more than £38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 35m
      0
      12:45
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      18:30
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      19:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      22:20
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £38

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 55m
    0
    11:15
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    20:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    05:35
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    14:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    20:00
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    04:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    15:45
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    22:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Plymouth via Bristol, you can save more than £25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 35m
      0
      12:45
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      18:30
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      19:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      22:20
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save £25

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    16:15
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    01:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    20:00
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    04:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    05:35
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    14:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    08:20
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    16:55
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    13:30
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    22:45
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Plymouth via Bristol, you can save more than £31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 35m
      0
      12:45
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      18:30
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      19:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      22:20
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save £31

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    16:30
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    01:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    8h 55m
    0
    11:00
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    19:55
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    20:00
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    04:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    13:30
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    22:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    06:05
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    14:05
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Plymouth via Bristol, you can save more than £31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 35m
      0
      12:45
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      18:30
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      19:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      22:20
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £31

Frequency of bus connections between Portsmouth and Plymouth

See here how frequent the connections between Portsmouth and Plymouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Portsmouth to Plymouth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Portsmouth and Plymouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 coaches from Portsmouth to Plymouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Portsmouth and Plymouth, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Portsmouth to Plymouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 5 times every day by bus from Portsmouth to Plymouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Portsmouth to Plymouth starting from £39!

Cheapest Bus £39
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 06:05
Latest Coach 20:00
Daily Bus Connections 5 Ø
Distance 221.4 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Portsmouth to Plymouth

Every day, 5 buses from 1 coach companies leave Portsmouth for Plymouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 17/11/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 11/11
Tuesday 12/11
Wednesday 13/11
Thursday 14/11
Friday 15/11
Saturday 16/11
Sunday 17/11
£52
Monday 18/11
Tuesday 19/11
Wednesday 20/11
£39
Thursday 21/11
Friday 22/11
£45
Saturday 23/11
£45
Sunday 24/11
£46
Monday 25/11
£42
Tuesday 26/11
Wednesday 27/11
Thursday 28/11
Friday 29/11
£46
Saturday 30/11
Sunday 01/12
£45
Monday 02/12
£49
Tuesday 03/12
Wednesday 04/12
Thursday 05/12
£38
Friday 06/12
Saturday 07/12
£45
Sunday 08/12

The cheapest time to travel from Portsmouth to Plymouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Portsmouth to Plymouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £39, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Portsmouth to Plymouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £46.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Portsmouth to Plymouth, with £39. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £45.

How to save money travelling from Portsmouth to Plymouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Portsmouth to Plymouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Portsmouth to Plymouth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Portsmouth to Plymouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Portsmouth to Plymouth

These are the most booked bus companies between Portsmouth to Plymouth from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Portsmouth and Plymouth

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Portsmouth and Plymouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Portsmouth to Plymouth

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Portsmouth to Plymouth? Or which bus companies serve the route Portsmouth to Plymouth? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Portsmouth to Plymouth bus

How much does a Portsmouth - Plymouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Portsmouth - Plymouth bus trip is available from £39 and takes 8h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Portsmouth to Plymouth?

The connection Portsmouth to Plymouth is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £39 to £58. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Portsmouth - Plymouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Portsmouth to Plymouth is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Plymouth from Portsmouth take?

The quickest coach from Portsmouth to Plymouth is provided by National Express and takes 7h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £52. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Portsmouth to Plymouth?

The earliest bus to Plymouth departs from Portsmouth at 06:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Portsmouth to Plymouth?

The latest bus to Plymouth departs from Portsmouth at 20:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Portsmouth - Plymouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Portsmouth to Plymouth can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Plymouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Portsmouth and Plymouth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Plymouth from Portsmouth?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Portsmouth Plymouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Portsmouth Plymouth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Portsmouth to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Portsmouth to Plymouth

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Portsmouth and to Plymouth

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Portsmouth and to Plymouth. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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