The average bus between Paignton and Exeter takes 2h 48m and the fastest bus takes 1h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Paignton to Exeter. 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 Paignton and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paignton is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Coronation Road opp Town Mill and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Exeter station via Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Paignton to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Paignton to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Paignton to Exeter bus tickets online with Stagecoach South West and National Express.
The distance between Paignton and Exeter is 32.1 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Coronation Road opp Town Mill and Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel in around 2h 16m.