The average bus between Waterloo Station and Paignton takes 8h 19m and the fastest bus takes 6h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Paignton at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria Coach Station and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Paignton station via Rail Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Waterloo Station to Paignton bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from London Victoria station.
Waterloo Station to Paignton bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Rail Station.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Paignton is 269.4 km. The road distance is 328 km.
National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Rail Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 5h 20m.