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

today

$29

tomorrow

$28

Wednesday

$26

Thursday

$29

Friday

$34

Saturday

$32

Sunday

$38

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 50m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:50 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	12h 10m	6:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	6:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 6:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	8h 25m	3:25 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	11:50 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 3:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	8h 45m	7:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	4:10 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 7:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	9h 35m	11:10 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:45 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 11:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 25m	1:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:35 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 1:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	8h 50m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:50 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	12h 10m	6:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	6:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 6:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
National Express	9h 35m	11:10 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:45 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 11:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	8h 45m	7:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	4:10 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 7:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 25m	3:25 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	11:50 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 3:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	11h 35m	2:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	2:25 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 2:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	8h 55m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	5:45 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	8h 45m	7:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	4:10 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 7:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	9h 35m	11:10 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:45 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 11:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 35m	2:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	2:25 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 2:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	9h 25m	1:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:35 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 1:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	8h 50m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:50 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	9h 35m	11:10 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:45 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 11:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	8h 45m	7:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	4:10 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 7:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 25m	3:25 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	11:50 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 3:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	8h 55m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	5:45 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	9h 25m	1:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:35 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 1:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
National Express	9h 20m	4:45 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 4:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	9h 45m	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:00 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 11:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 55m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	5:45 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	7h 35m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:35 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	8h 30m	9:15 AM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	5:45 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 9:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	8h 50m	5:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 5:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	9h 15m	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:30 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 11:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 35m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:35 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	7h 10m	3:25 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	10:35 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 3:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	8h 55m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	5:45 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	8h 50m	5:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 5:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	9h 15m	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:30 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 11:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Plymouth is $25 on 9/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Plymouth

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Plymouth are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Manchester to Plymouth. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Manchester and Plymouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 28 buses from Manchester to Plymouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Plymouth, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Plymouth

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 9 times every day by bus from Manchester to Plymouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Plymouth starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	7h 10m
Earliest Bus	7:25 AM
Latest Bus	3:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	229.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Plymouth

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester for Plymouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$29

Tuesday 09/08

$28

Wednesday 09/09

$26

Thursday 09/10

$29

Friday 09/11

$34

Saturday 09/12

$32

Sunday 09/13

$38

Monday 09/14

$30

Tuesday 09/15

$48

Wednesday 09/16

$48

Thursday 09/17

$26

Friday 09/18

$50

Saturday 09/19

$33

Sunday 09/20

$51

Monday 09/21

$26

Tuesday 09/22

$48

Wednesday 09/23

$48

Thursday 09/24

$26

Friday 09/25

$31

Saturday 09/26

$32

Sunday 09/27

$48

Monday 09/28

$48

Tuesday 09/29

$48

Wednesday 09/30

$25

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$48

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Plymouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Plymouth, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $25, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Plymouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Plymouth, with $25. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Plymouth are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Plymouth

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

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Coach Station

Armada Way 165

Marsh Mills

Plymouth Road 300

Port

University

Drake Circus 40

Bus Station Bretonside

Breton Side 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Plymouth

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Plymouth bus

How much does a Manchester Plymouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 8h 25m to reach Plymouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $62. 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 Manchester to Plymouth each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Plymouth bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Manchester to Plymouth is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Plymouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Plymouth from Manchester starts at 7:25 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 Manchester to Plymouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Plymouth starts at 3:25 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 Manchester Plymouth route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to Plymouth, passengers can travel with FlixBus and 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 Manchester and Plymouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester 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: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester to Plymouth?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Manchester and Plymouth. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester to Plymouth?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Plymouth

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester and to Plymouth. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!