The average bus between Cardiff and Paignton takes 8h 31m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Cardiff and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Paignton at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 2m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



12h 14m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



8h 5m • 3 changes



6h 9m • 3 changes



5h 55m • 3 changes



6h 2m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



12h 14m • 3 changes



6h 9m • 3 changes



5h 55m • 3 changes



6h 2m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



12h 14m • 3 changes



6h 9m • 3 changes



5h 55m • 3 changes



6h 2m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



12h 14m • 3 changes



6h 9m • 3 changes



7h • 3 changes



6h 2m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



13h 2m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 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 8h 31m.
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 Coronation Road opp Town Mill station.
Book your Cardiff to Paignton bus tickets online with National Express, FlixBus and Stagecoach South West.
The distance between Cardiff and Paignton is 119.3 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, Coronation Road opp Town Mill, and Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel in around 6h 45m.