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The Box
Plymouth’s main museum and gallery, covering local history, art, natural history and archives in a modern city-centre building.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newton Abbot to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newton Abbot to Plymouth will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 6 buses from Newton Abbot to Plymouth, including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.
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Buses from Newton Abbot to Plymouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:56. The fastest coach covers the 41 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 41 km |
Average bus duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Newton Abbot to Plymouth.
The table below shows live departures for Newton Abbot to Plymouth coaches for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX501 | 12:50 Newton Abbot | 1h35 | 14:25 Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 changesdirect | |
NX501 | 12:50 Newton Abbot | 1h45 | 14:35 Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX501 | 20:05 Newton Abbot | 1h30 | 21:35 Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX501 | 20:05 Newton Abbot | 1h20 | 21:25 Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 changesdirect | |
NX501 | 23:30 Newton Abbot | 1h25 | 0:55 Plymouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX501 | 23:30 Newton Abbot | 1h15 | 0:45 Plymouth, Marsh Mills | 0 changesdirect | |
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Plymouth’s main museum and gallery, covering local history, art, natural history and archives in a modern city-centre building.
Independent museum exploring Plymouth’s role in gin distilling, set in a historic Barbican building with tours and original features.
Small local museum on the Barbican focused on migration, seafaring and Plymouth’s links with transatlantic departures.
Historic waterfront quarter with cobbled lanes, independent shops, harbour views and many of Plymouth’s best-known heritage sights.
Large open seafront promenade and parkland with lawns, monuments and views over Plymouth Sound; ideal for walks and sunset stops.
Peaceful landscaped park beside the Hoe with formal planting, a lido nearby and excellent sea views across Plymouth Sound.
A Devon cream tea pairs scones with clotted cream and jam. In Devon, the cream goes on first, making it a proud local ritual across Plymouth and the county.
Fresh crab landed on the South Devon coast, often served simply dressed or in sandwiches. It is prized in Plymouth for its sweet flavour and strong fishing heritage.
This traditional pie of pilchards, eggs and potatoes is linked to nearby Cornwall and often found in Plymouth. It reflects the area's historic reliance on coastal fishing.
Long-established seafood restaurant on the Barbican, popular for fresh fish, shellfish and harbour atmosphere close to the historic waterfront.
Relaxed bistro in the Barbican area serving British and European dishes with seafood options. Well suited to an easy meal near the waterfront.
Historic Barbican pub known for seafood, pies and harbour views. A lively traditional setting for classic Plymouth fare and local ales.
Moderate for the UK: dining and buses are reasonable, while hotels rise in summer and at weekends. Costs are usually lower than London but similar to other regional waterfront cities.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxi tips are usually by rounding up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Plymouth Coach Station -> Plymouth City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newton Abbot 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.

Most Newton Abbot to Plymouth buses use the Newton Abbot to Plymouth, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Plymouth, Marsh Mills. Use this guide to compare Newton Abbot and Plymouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Newton Abbot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Newton Abbot. ATMs are available at Newton Abbot.
Ticket office support is available at Newton Abbot.
Available at Newton Abbot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newton Abbot: Accessible for wheelchairs.
Plymouth, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth, Coach Station. ATMs are available at Plymouth, Coach Station.
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth, Coach Station.
Available at Plymouth, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth, Coach Station: Station is accessible with ramps and level access.
Plymouth, Marsh Mills is 4 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Plymouth, Marsh Mills has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth, Marsh Mills. ATMs are available at Plymouth, Marsh Mills.
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth, Marsh Mills.
Available at Plymouth, Marsh Mills: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth, Marsh Mills: Buses operate with low floors for accessibility.
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