The cheapest and fastest coaches from Blackpool to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
11 h 4 m
Average duration
11 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
390 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Blackpool to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Plymouth will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £63.
Of the 2 buses that leave Blackpool for Plymouth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 390 km distance in an average of 11 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 4 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 45 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, coach and flight for Blackpool to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £89.
Distance: 390 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£52 Average Price Cheapest | £98 Average Price | £166 Average Price |
10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Blackpool to Plymouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to Plymouth coaches for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:50 Blackpool | 11h55 | 02:45 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:00 Blackpool | 16h05 | 13:05 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Blackpool to Plymouth
Buses from Blackpool to Plymouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 390 km distance in 11h 4m.
Distance 390 km |
Average bus duration 10h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 11h 4m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: National Express from Blackpool to PlymouthYou can travel by bus between Blackpool to Plymouth with National Express for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Blackpool to Plymouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool to Plymouth by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Blackpool, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Blackpool, Talbot Road / Dickson Road, Blackpool, Central Coach Station and Blackpool, Abingdon Street / Deansgate. When arriving in Plymouth, you can end your journey in coach stations like Plymouth, Coach Station, Plymouth, Viaduct and Plymouth, Derry's Cross North / Royal Parade.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Blackpool, Talbot Road / Dickson Road, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Plymouth, Coach Station, located 0.3 miles (498 m) away from the city centre.
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