How to get from Plymouth to London
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Plymouth to London by price and travel time.
- 306 km as the crow flies
- 12 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Plymouth to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 36m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 306 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
306 km
Plymouth to London: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Plymouth → London Heathrowbus
FlixBus·5h 36m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Plymouth to London
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:59 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 00:59 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 00:59
- 06:50
- 07:50
- 08:50
- 10:05
- 11:05
- 12:05
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 16:30
- 22:59
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 18
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Plymouth to London works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Plymouth to London Heathrow, about 5h 36m. In total it's roughly €22 over 5h 36m, direct, no transfers.
Plymouth to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Plymouth to London?
The most useful route takes about 5h 36m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Plymouth to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:59 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Plymouth to London?
12 a day with FlixBus, between 00:59 and 23:59.
How far is London from Plymouth?
About 306 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Plymouth to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €22 to €36. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Plymouth to London?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Plymouth to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 15 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 Oct 2026