The average bus between Folkestone and Paignton takes 12h 22m and the fastest bus takes 10h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Paignton at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Paignton station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
Folkestone to Paignton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Folkestone to Paignton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Great Western Road station.
The distance between Folkestone and Paignton is 340.7 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Great Western Road via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 23m.