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Newton Abbot Town and GWR Museum
Local museum covering Newton Abbot's market, railway and everyday life. A practical introduction to the town's history in a central location.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Plymouth to Newton Abbot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Newton Abbot will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 3 buses from Plymouth to Newton Abbot, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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 Plymouth to Newton Abbot run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 3 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 20m.
Distance 41 km |
Average bus duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Plymouth to Newton Abbot.
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Newton Abbot 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 | 9:20 Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h50 | 11:10 Newton Abbot | 0 changesdirect | |
NX404 | 23:15 Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h20 | 0:35 Newton Abbot | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX501 | 6:35 Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h45 | 8:20 Newton Abbot | 0 changesdirect | |
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Local museum covering Newton Abbot's market, railway and everyday life. A practical introduction to the town's history in a central location.
Historic house museum with rooms, gardens and collections linked to local families and writers. A characterful heritage visit near Newton Abbot.
Contemporary arts venue and gallery in nearby Bovey Tracey showing changing exhibitions, crafts and creative work from Devon and beyond.
Large public park with lake, seasonal events, play areas and broad paths. Popular with families and useful for a relaxed walk near the centre.
Country park with lake, woodland and birdlife on the edge of town. Ideal for walking, wildlife watching and an easy escape into nature.
Open heathland and woodland on Dartmoor's edge, popular for walks and views. A local favourite for fresh air within easy reach of Newton Abbot.
A classic South Devon cream tea of scones, jam and clotted cream. Nearby Devon is famous for serving the cream before the jam.
A rich fruit loaf traditional in Devon, made with dried fruit and often served sliced with butter. It is a longstanding regional tea-time treat.
A traditional West Country pasty filled with beef, potato and swede. Common across Devon and a familiar savoury choice in local bakeries.
Popular Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant known for grilled meats, meze and a lively but relaxed setting in the town centre.
Established Nepalese and Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori dishes and vegetarian options in a comfortable, friendly space.
Well-known local pub and dining venue with British classics, ales and a traditional atmosphere close to Newton Abbot racecourse.
Moderate for England. Dining and hotels are usually cheaper than London, but tourist-season stays and rail fares can raise daily costs.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Plymouth to Newton Abbot buses use the Plymouth, Coach Station to Newton Abbot station pair. Use this guide to compare Plymouth and Newton Abbot bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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