The cheapest and fastest coaches from Norwich to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
10 h 10 m
Average duration
11 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
452 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Norwich to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Plymouth will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £47.
Of the 2 buses that leave Norwich 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 452 km distance in an average of 11 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 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 Norwich to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 15m. 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 £44, and a flight costs an average of £463.
Distance: 452 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price Cheapest | £203 Average Price | £463 Average Price |
10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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
Norwich to Plymouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Plymouth coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 10 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:30 Norwich | 10h10 | 18:40 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 Norwich | 12h00 | 00:30 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Norwich to Plymouth
Buses from Norwich to Plymouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 452 km distance in 10h 0m.
Distance 452 km |
Average bus duration 9h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 10h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Norwich to PlymouthYou can travel by bus between Norwich to Plymouth with National Express, Megabus for as low as £44. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Norwich to Plymouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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