The average bus between Cardiff and Paignton takes 4h 25m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Cardiff 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 4 times a week between Cardiff and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 2:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Paignton at 7:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Paignton station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Cardiff to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Great Western Road station.
Book your Cardiff to Paignton bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Cardiff and Paignton is 119.3 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Great Western Road via Bus Station in around 5h.