The cheapest and fastest coaches from York to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
11 h 55 m
Average duration
12 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from York to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Plymouth will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
Of the 2 buses that leave York 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 450 km distance in an average of 12 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 25 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.
7:1013h25York20:35Plymouth£321One-way0 changes
16:0011h55York3:55Plymouth£461One-way0 changes
16:0011h55York3:55Plymouth£461One-way0 changes
7:1013h25York20:35Plymouth£321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for York to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from York to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 450 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£47 Average Price Cheapest | £122 Average Price |
12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
York to Plymouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for York to Plymouth coaches for today, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:45 York | 14h40 | 13:25 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets York to Plymouth by train or coach
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Why should you book York to Plymouth coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from York to Plymouth.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from York to Plymouth.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from York to Plymouth
Buses from York to Plymouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 450 km distance in 11h 55m.
Distance 450 km |
Average bus duration 11h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 11h 55m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from York to PlymouthYou can travel by bus between York to Plymouth with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: York to Plymouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in York and Plymouth
Most York to Plymouth buses use the York, Rail Station to Plymouth, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Plymouth, Marsh Mills. Use this guide to compare York and Plymouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Plymouth, Marsh Mills from Plymouth city centre
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