The average bus between Exeter and Paignton takes 2h 27m and the fastest bus takes 1h 44m. There is a bus service every few hours from Exeter 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 every 2 hours between Exeter and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Paignton at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Coronation Road opp Town Mill and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Paignton station via Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Exeter to Paignton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Exeter to Paignton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Coronation Road opp Town Mill station.
Book your Exeter to Paignton bus tickets online with Stagecoach South West and National Express.
The distance between Exeter and Paignton is 32.1 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Stagecoach South West operates a bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Mill hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 1h 20m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.