Bus Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plymouth: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Manchester Airport to Plymouth

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

today

$64

tomorrow

$34

Tuesday

$38

Wednesday

$45

Thursday

Friday

$47

Saturday

$46

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 35m	9:10 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:45 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 9:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	10h 5m	10:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:35 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	8h 40m	7:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	3:55 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 7:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	9h 30m	4:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 4:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 40m	7:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	3:55 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 7:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	8h 5m	8:00 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 8:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	10h 35m	10:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
National Express	9h 30m	4:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 4:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 40m	7:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	3:55 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 7:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	13h 40m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:25 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 12:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
National Express	8h 5m	8:00 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 8:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	9h 5m	10:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:35 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 40m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:25 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 12:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
National Express	8h 40m	7:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	3:55 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 7:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/12/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	8h 5m	8:00 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 8:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	9h 5m	10:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:35 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 40m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:25 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/13/2026 12:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/13/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
National Express	10h 35m	10:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/13/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/13/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
National Express	8h 40m	7:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	3:55 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/13/2026 7:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/14/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	8h 25m	8:00 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:25 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/13/2026 8:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/13/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Plymouth via Taunton, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  12h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Taunton
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $32
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/13/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/13/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  8:35 PM
  
  Taunton
  BP Garage
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Plymouth
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 2/13/2026 8:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/13/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 3h 35m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 40m	7:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	3:55 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/14/2026 7:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/15/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	10h 5m	10:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:35 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/14/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/14/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	8h 35m	9:10 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:45 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/14/2026 9:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/14/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	9h 30m	4:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/14/2026 4:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/14/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Plymouth via Taunton, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  12h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Taunton
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $32
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/13/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/13/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  8:35 PM
  
  Taunton
  BP Garage
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Plymouth
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 2/13/2026 8:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/13/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save $5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester Airport to Plymouth is $19 on 3/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and Plymouth

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Manchester Airport to Plymouth. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Plymouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 buses from Manchester Airport to Plymouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Plymouth, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plymouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to Plymouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Plymouth starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	8h 5m
Earliest Bus	4:35 AM
Latest Bus	7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	221.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester Airport to Plymouth

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester Airport for Plymouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 02/08

$64

Monday 02/09

$34

Tuesday 02/10

$38

Wednesday 02/11

$46

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

$52

Saturday 02/14

$46

Sunday 02/15

$54

Monday 02/16

$36

Tuesday 02/17

$27

Wednesday 02/18

$38

Thursday 02/19

$41

Friday 02/20

$38

Saturday 02/21

$52

Sunday 02/22

$52

Monday 02/23

Tuesday 02/24

$46

Wednesday 02/25

Thursday 02/26

Friday 02/27

Saturday 02/28

$46

Sunday 03/01

$46

Monday 03/02

$46

Tuesday 03/03

Wednesday 03/04

$19

Thursday 03/05

$46

Friday 03/06

Saturday 03/07

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to Plymouth

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

With a price starting from $19, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester Airport to Plymouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $46.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Plymouth, with $19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $48.

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

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and Plymouth

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

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Coach Station

Armada Way 165

Marsh Mills

Plymouth Road 300

Port

University

Drake Circus 40

Central Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to Plymouth

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

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to Plymouth bus

How much does a Manchester Airport Plymouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 8h 40m to reach Plymouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $82. 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 Airport to Plymouth each day?

Every day, the Manchester Airport to Plymouth bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Manchester Airport to Plymouth is offered by National Express and takes 8h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $56. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Manchester Airport to Plymouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Plymouth from Manchester Airport starts at 4:35 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 shuttle from Manchester Airport to Plymouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester Airport for Plymouth starts at 7:15 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 Airport Plymouth route?

When traveling by shuttle from Manchester Airport to Plymouth, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. 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 Airport and Plymouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester Airport 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Manchester Airport 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 Airport Plymouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Airport 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 shuttle from Manchester Airport to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Plymouth

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