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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bournemouth to Plymouth from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
$66
tomorrow
$45
Tuesday
Wednesday
$53
Thursday
$45
Friday
$48
Saturday
$45

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 5m 6:50 AM Bournemouth Train Station 1:55 PM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $66
National Express 7h 55m 2:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 10:25 PM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $73
National Express 8h 15m 4:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 12:45 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $73
National Express 7h 10m 6:15 PM Bournemouth Train Station 1:25 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $73
National Express 8h 5m 8:10 AM Bournemouth Train Station 4:15 PM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $76
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth via Taunton, you can save more than $45? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 25m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Bournemouth
      University
      11:35 PM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 45m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      1:25 AM
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $45

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 10m 6:15 PM Bournemouth Train Station 1:25 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $45
National Express 8h 10m 2:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 10:40 PM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $54
National Express 8h 20m 7:55 AM Bournemouth Train Station 4:15 PM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $62
National Express 7h 35m 6:20 AM Bournemouth Train Station 1:55 PM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $64
National Express 8h 0m 11:30 AM Bournemouth Train Station 7:30 PM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $75
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth via Taunton, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 25m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Bournemouth
      University
      11:35 PM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 45m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      1:25 AM
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 0m 5:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 1:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $53
National Express 7h 55m 5:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 1:25 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $53
National Express 8h 0m 11:40 AM Bournemouth Train Station 7:40 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $54
National Express 7h 50m 11:40 AM Bournemouth Train Station 7:30 PM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $54
National Express 7h 35m 8:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 4:05 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth via Taunton, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 25m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Bournemouth
      University
      11:35 PM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 45m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      1:25 AM
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $32

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 10m 3:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 10:40 PM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $45
National Express 7h 15m 3:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 10:45 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $45
National Express 7h 55m 5:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 1:25 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $48
National Express 8h 0m 5:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 1:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $48
National Express 7h 35m 8:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 4:05 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth via Taunton, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 25m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Bournemouth
      University
      11:35 PM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 45m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      1:25 AM
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 35m 4:20 PM Bournemouth Train Station 12:55 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $48
National Express 7h 15m 6:15 PM Bournemouth Train Station 1:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $56
National Express 7h 45m 6:20 AM Bournemouth Train Station 2:05 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $59
National Express 8h 15m 2:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 10:45 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $59
National Express 9h 5m 1:00 PM Bournemouth Train Station 10:05 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth via Taunton, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 25m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Bournemouth
      University
      11:35 PM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 45m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      1:25 AM
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 25m 4:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 12:55 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $45
National Express 8h 15m 4:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 12:45 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $45
National Express 8h 0m 2:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 10:30 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $51
National Express 7h 55m 2:30 PM Bournemouth Train Station 10:25 PM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $51
National Express 7h 15m 6:15 PM Bournemouth Train Station 1:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth via Taunton, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 25m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Bournemouth
      University
      11:35 PM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 45m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      1:25 AM
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $24

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bournemouth to Plymouth is $34 on 8/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Bournemouth and Plymouth

See here how frequent the connections between Bournemouth and Plymouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Bournemouth to Plymouth. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Bournemouth and Plymouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 27 buses from Bournemouth to Plymouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bournemouth and Plymouth, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bournemouth to Plymouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 10 times every day by bus from Bournemouth to Plymouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bournemouth to Plymouth starting from $34!

Cheapest Bus $34
Fastest Bus 7h 5m
Earliest Bus 6:50 AM
Latest Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 102.1 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bournemouth to Plymouth

Every day, 10 buses from 1 bus companies leave Bournemouth for Plymouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/26
$66
Monday 07/27
Tuesday 07/28
$54
Wednesday 07/29
$53
Thursday 07/30
$45
Friday 07/31
$48
Saturday 08/01
$45
Sunday 08/02
$48
Monday 08/03
$45
Tuesday 08/04
$45
Wednesday 08/05
$45
Thursday 08/06
$54
Friday 08/07
$45
Saturday 08/08
$45
Sunday 08/09
$51
Monday 08/10
$45
Tuesday 08/11
$45
Wednesday 08/12
$45
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15
Sunday 08/16
$45
Monday 08/17
Tuesday 08/18
$48
Wednesday 08/19
Thursday 08/20
$34
Friday 08/21
Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bournemouth to Plymouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $34, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bournemouth to Plymouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bournemouth to Plymouth, with $34. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

How to save money travelling from Bournemouth to Plymouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bournemouth to Plymouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bournemouth to Plymouth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bournemouth to Plymouth are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bournemouth and Plymouth

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bournemouth and Plymouth.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth? Compare all modes of transports from Bournemouth to Plymouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bournemouth to Plymouth

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bournemouth to Plymouth? Or which bus companies serve the route Bournemouth to Plymouth? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bournemouth to Plymouth bus

How much does a Bournemouth Plymouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $34 and takes 7h 10m to reach Plymouth. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bournemouth to Plymouth?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $34 and $89. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Plymouth.

On average, how many connections are available from Bournemouth to Plymouth each day?

Every day, the Bournemouth to Plymouth bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bournemouth to Plymouth take?

The fastest bus from Bournemouth to Plymouth is offered by National Express and takes 7h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $66. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bournemouth to Plymouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Plymouth from Bournemouth starts at 6:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bournemouth to Plymouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Bournemouth for Plymouth starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bournemouth Plymouth route?

When traveling by bus from Bournemouth to Plymouth, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Plymouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Bournemouth and Plymouth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Bournemouth to Plymouth bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bournemouth Plymouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bournemouth Plymouth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bournemouth to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bournemouth to Plymouth

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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