The average bus between Dover and Paignton takes 12h 11m and the fastest bus takes 9h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 9:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Paignton at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Paignton station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
Dover to Paignton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Paignton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Great Western Road station.
Book your Dover to Paignton bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East and National Express.
The distance between Dover and Paignton is 351.5 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Great Western Road via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 46m.