The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to Paignton
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Paignton will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
To travel from Bristol to Paignton you need to make at least one change.
NX101 · NX50116:304h35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)21:05Paignton, Bus Station£161One-way1 change
NX101 · NX50116:304h35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)21:05Paignton, Bus Station£161One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bristol to Paignton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 132 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£24 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Paignton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Paignton coaches for today, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 23:30 Bristol | 5h45 | 5:15 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX101 · NX501 | 15:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h35 | 20:05 Paignton, Bus Station | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Paignton
Buses from Bristol to Paignton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £10 by train.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 132 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 132 km |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Bristol to PaigntonYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Paignton with National Express for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bristol to Paignton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Paignton by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paignton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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