The cheapest and fastest coaches from Taunton to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Taunton to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taunton to Plymouth will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 buses that leave Taunton 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 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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 train and coach for Taunton to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 102 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Taunton to Plymouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Taunton to Plymouth coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:20 Taunton | 2h00 | 13:20 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:30 Taunton | 1h55 | 21:25 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Taunton to Plymouth
Buses from Taunton to Plymouth run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:03, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 102 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 102 km |
Average bus duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:03 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Taunton to PlymouthYou can travel by bus between Taunton to Plymouth with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Taunton to Plymouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton 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.

When departing from Taunton, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) and Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis). When arriving in Plymouth, you can end your trip in coach stations like Plymouth, Coach Station and Plymouth, Marsh Mills.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Taunton, St John's (St Church Park), which is located around 0.2 miles (406 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Plymouth, Coach Station, located 0.3 miles (496 m) away from the city centre.
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