The average bus between Brighton and Paignton takes 9h 19m and the fastest bus takes 7h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton 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 3 times a day between Brighton and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 5:17 PM which arrives into Paignton at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Paignton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Paignton station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Brighton to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Book your Brighton to Paignton bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach South West.
The distance between Brighton and Paignton is 245.7 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Hyde Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station in around 8h 38m.