The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
10 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Plymouth will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cambridge for Plymouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 359 km distance in an average of 10 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 20 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 coach, train and flight for Cambridge to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 359 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£71 Average Price | £82 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cambridge to Plymouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Plymouth coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 12 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:50 Cambridge | 10h20 | 19:10 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Plymouth
Buses from Cambridge to Plymouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £21 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 359 km distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 359 km |
Average bus duration 8h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Cambridge to PlymouthYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to Plymouth with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cambridge to Plymouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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