Tinside Pool, Plymouth

Coach travel from Bristol to Plymouth

From £14.20 one-way*

Free Wi-Fi: available onboard
Departures: up to 7 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from Bristol to Plymouth

Our coaches on our Bristol Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Station routes travel up to 7 times a day.

With tickets from £14.20 one-way*, free Wi-Fi, a guaranteed seat and more, you can easily travel in style for less.

Bristol to Plymouth journey information
Fastest journey time 2 hrs 45 mins
Cheapest price From £14.20 *
Distance (approx) 74km
No. of stops 3 (other services use further stops)
First & last journey daily 10.35am/23.25pm

Our Bristol to Plymouth services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

101 coach towards Plymouth

Our 101 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Bristol Bus & Coach Station
  • Bridgwater Coach Station
  • North Petherton, Fore Street
  • Taunton, Park Street
  • Exeter (Honiton Road)
  • Exeter, Bampfylde Street
  • Plymouth (Marsh Mills)
  • Plymouth Coach Station

102 coach towards Plymouth

Our 102 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Bristol Bus & Coach Station
  • Exeter (Honiton Rd)
  • Exeter, Bampfylde Street
  • Torquay Coach Station
  • Paignton Great Western Road
  • Plymouth (Marsh Mills)
  • Plymouth Coach Station

104 coach towards Penzance

Our 104 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Bristol Bus & Coach Station
  • Exeter (Honiton Rd)
  • Exeter, Bampfylde Street
  • Plymouth (Marsh Mills)
  • Plymouth Coach Station

106 coach towards Penzance

Our 106 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Bristol Bus & Coach Station
  • Bridgwater Coach Station
  • North Petherton, Fore Street
  • Taunton, Park Street
  • Exeter (Honiton Road)
  • Exeter, Bampfylde Street
  • Plymouth (Marsh Mills)
  • Plymouth Coach Station

Bristol to Plymouth route map

Departing from Bristol Coach Station

Bristol Bus Station is based on Marlborough Street - just an 8-minute walk from the city centre and served by many regular bus routes, with a car park nearby at the St James Barton Car Park, postcode: BS1 3LJ.

For more information, take a look at our Bristol Coach Station facilities.

Arriving at Plymouth Coach Station

Plymouth Coach Station is based in the city centre, and surrounded by facilities and city centre amenities. The station has parking, a cafe, a newsagents, mobile device charging points, and more. The station is superbly located for further travel across Plymouth and beyond, with bus, taxi and ferry links all nearby.

For more information on what's available, view our Plymouth Coach Station facilities page.

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from Bristol to Plymouth?

The first coach leaves from Bristol Bus & Coach Station at 10.35am, arriving at Plymouth Coach Station at 14.05pm.

When is the last coach from Bristol to Plymouth?

The last coach leaves from Bristol Bus & Coach Station at 23.25pm, arriving at Plymouth Coach Station at 3.45am.

How much is the coach from Bristol to Plymouth?

A one-way journey from Bristol to Plymouth is available from £14.20*.

How long does the coach take from Bristol to Plymouth?

Our fastest coach journeys from Bristol to Plymouth will arrive in 2 hours 45 mins.

What happens if I miss my coach from Bristol to Plymouth?

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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