The average bus between Croydon and Paignton takes 9h 6m and the fastest bus takes 7h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Croydon 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 Croydon and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 5:59 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Croydon 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 Croydon to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Paignton station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Croydon to Paignton bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.
Croydon to Paignton bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Rail Station.
Book your Croydon to Paignton bus tickets online with Metrobus, National Express and Stagecoach South West.
The distance between Croydon and Paignton is 265 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Hyde Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station in around 7h 56m.