Stansted to Plymouth bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted to Plymouth

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£38

Average price

£45

Fastest journey

8 h 50 m

Average duration

9 h 10 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

350 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stansted to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Stansted to Plymouth will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Stansted 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 350 km distance in an average of 9 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 9 h 30 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.

National Express
09:508h50
Stansted
18:40Plymouth
£381One-way
0 changes
National Express
19:259h30
Stansted
04:55Plymouth
£531One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Stansted to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £28.

Distance: 350 km

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Train
Flight

£48

Average Price

Cheapest

£80

Average Price

£85

Average Price

7h 3m

Average total duration

6h 33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 40m

Average total duration

4h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 20m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Stansted to Plymouth bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:09
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX727 · NX504
Delayed
16:20 06:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
7h15
13:55 Plymouth, Marsh Mills		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX504
Delayed
16:20 06:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
7h25
14:05 Plymouth, Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX504
Delayed
16:20 09:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
7h15
16:15 Plymouth, Marsh Mills		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX504
Delayed
16:20 09:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
7h25
16:25 Plymouth, Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX501 · NX101
Delayed
16:20 10:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
9h20
19:35 Plymouth, Coach Station		2 changes
national_expressNX727 · NX501 · NX101
Delayed
16:20 10:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
9h10
19:25 Plymouth, Marsh Mills		2 changes
national_expressNX727 · NX504
Delayed
16:20 14:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
7h45
22:40 Plymouth, Marsh Mills		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX504
Delayed
16:20 14:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
7h50
22:45 Plymouth, Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX728 · NX504
On time
17:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
8h15
01:30 Plymouth, Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX728 · NX50417:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
8h10
01:25 Plymouth, Marsh Mills1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Stansted to Plymouth

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Buses from Stansted to Plymouth run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £28
Distance
350 km
Average bus duration
6h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Buses per day
15
Fastest bus
8h 15m
First bus
00:30
Last bus
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £28

Bus providers: National Express from Stansted to PlymouthYou can travel by bus between Stansted to Plymouth with National Express for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 15m
Cheapest Price
£30
National Express frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Stansted to Plymouth coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Stansted to Plymouth with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Stansted to Plymouth.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Stansted to Plymouth can start from as little as £57 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Stansted to Plymouth is £95; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Stansted to Plymouth coach time is 8 h   covering the 216 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Stansted to Plymouth leaves at 00: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Stansted to Plymouth leaves at 23: 54.
There are 13 coaches a day from Stansted to Plymouth which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Stansted to Plymouth coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey to Plymouth from Stansted as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month to travel from Stansted to Plymouth by coach is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Stansted to Plymouth including taking a train, coach or flight.
No, the coach from Stansted to Plymouth has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Stansted to Plymouth.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Stansted to Plymouth.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Stansted to Plymouth.
    No, luggage for the coach from Stansted to Plymouth needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Stansted to Plymouth.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Stansted to Plymouth.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Stansted to Plymouth.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Stansted to Plymouth.

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