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Coach travel from Plymouth to London

From £15.60 one-way*

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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 Plymouth to London

Our coaches travel from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station up to 7 times a day on our 404, 406 and 504 routes. Plus, £15.60 fares one-way* make this route one of the most cost-effective ways to London possible.

With regular, reliable services, low fares, and stylish travel, you can travel with style for less.

Plymouth to London journey information
Fastest journey time 5 hrs 40 mins (to Earl's Court)
Cheapest price From £15.60
Distance (approx) 346km
No. of stops 3 (fastest service, other services may vary)
First & last journey daily 0:30am/23:05pm

Our Plymouth to London services and stops

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

404 coach towards London

Our 404 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Plymouth Coach Station
  • Totnes
  • Paignton
  • Torquay Coach Station
  • Newton Abbot
  • Exeter, Sidwell Street
  • Exeter (Honiton Road)
  • Taunton Deane Services
  • Taunton, Park Street
  • North Petherton
  • Bridgwater Coach Station
  • Weston-super-Mare Coach Station
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • London (Earl's Court)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

406 coach towards London

Our 406 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Plymouth Coach Station
  • Exeter, Sidwell Street
  • Exeter (Honiton Road)
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • London (Earl's Court)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

504 coach towards London

Our 504 service travels up to 5 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Plymouth Coach Station
  • Exeter, Sidwell St
  • Exeter (Honiton Rd)
  • Taunton
  • Bridgwater Coach Station
  • Ivybridge
  • Reading Mereoak Park & Ride,
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • London (Earl's Court)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

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Departing from Plymouth Coach Station

Plymouth Coach Station is based in the city centre, and surrounded by facilities and city centre amenities. The station is easily reached via the network of city buses which all pass through the station, as well as taxis. Facilities at the station include parking, a cafe, a newsagents, mobile device charging points, and more.

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

Arriving at London Victoria Coach Station

London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, and is served by the Victoria Line, the District Line and the Circle Line. Meanwhile, a bus stop is directly outside the coach station, and is served by many routes into the city centre.

Victoria Rail Station is also just 300 metres away, and there is a taxi rank outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.

Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities page for more information.

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from Plymouth to London?

The first coach leaves from Plymouth Coach Station at 0.30am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 06.20am.

When is the last coach from Plymouth to London?

The last coach leaves from Plymouth Coach Station at 23.05pm, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 06.20am.

How much is the coach from Plymouth to London?

A one-way journey from Plymouth to London is available from £15.60*.

How long does the coach take from Plymouth to London?

Our fastest coach journey from Plymouth to London takes 5 hours 40 mins to our Earl's Court stop.

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

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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