The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bath to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bath to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Plymouth will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bath for Plymouth every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 168 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bath to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 168 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bath to Plymouth bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 02:30 Bath | 3h20 | 05:50 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:45 Bath | 15h40 | 21:25 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:45 Bath | 5h25 | 23:10 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bath to Plymouth
Distance 168 km |
Average bus duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 4h 28m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, Bath Bus Company from Bath to PlymouthYou can travel by bus between Bath to Plymouth with National Express, Bath Bus Company for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Plymouth
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café and fast food options (in the station).
- Available outside the station.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 5, 21, 31 Train: Great Western Railway
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