The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Paignton
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
10 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Paignton will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £35.
Of the 1 buses that leave Leicester for Paignton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 297 km distance in an average of 10 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Paignton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 297 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £125 Average Price |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leicester to Paignton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Paignton coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 02:40 Leicester | 10h50 | 13:30 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Paignton
Buses from Leicester to Paignton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 297 km distance in 9h 10m.
Distance 297 km |
Average bus duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 9h 10m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Leicester to PaigntonYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Paignton with National Express for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leicester to Paignton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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.

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