The average bus between Blackpool and Paignton takes 19h 30m and the fastest bus takes 12h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blackpool to Paignton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Blackpool and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Paignton at 3:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 19h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Paignton station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
Blackpool to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coronation Road opp Town Mill station.
Book your Blackpool to Paignton bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach South West.
The distance between Blackpool and Paignton is 377.6 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Coronation Road opp Town Mill, and Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel in around 11h 46m.