The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Paignton
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 18 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Paignton will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
Of the 2 buses that leave Luton for Paignton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 272 km distance in an average of 8 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 25 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 coach and train for Luton to Paignton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 272 km
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to Paignton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Paignton coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:55 Luton | 8h10 | 04:05 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Paignton
Buses from Luton to Paignton run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 272 km distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 272 km |
Average bus duration 7h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Luton to PaigntonYou can travel by bus between Luton to Paignton with National Express for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Luton to Paignton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.

When departing from Luton, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, Galaxy Centre (Stop G3). When arriving in Paignton, you can end your route in coach stations like Paignton, Bus Station and Paignton.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, Station Interchange, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Paignton, Bus Station, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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