Once a small fishing village Paignton is one of England's best loved holiday destinations. The town is served by excellent bus services from both local and national providers. The main bus stop is centrally located on Torbay Street, within walking distance of the beach and the town's many tourist attractions.

StageCoach and National Express are two of the large national operators servicing Paignton. They offer bus routes from many of England's large centres and have direct services from London, Newcastle and Penzance. There are also a number of Devon based operators such as Devon General, Chelston Leisure and Dart Pleasure Craft who provide services around the wider Devon region and between the many popular destinations on the Tor Bay Coast.

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There are a number of significant architectural sites to be seen in Paington including the medieval Kirkham House which is sometimes open to the public, the 14th century Cloverdale Tower. Train enthusiasts will love the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway which operates between Paington and Kingswear. For kids, Paignton Zoo is the place to be. It houses 300 different species of animals and has featured on both the BBC's "Zoo Keepers" documentary series and ITV's "Zoo Story". In keeping with its long history of dedication to conservation the Zoo offers a discount to visitors who travel by bus. No trip to Paignton would be complete with out visiting the famous beaches. Paignton beach and Preston Sands are great for swimming and water sports. For nature lovers Broadsands beach, Hollicombe beach and Saltern Cove are noted for their distinctive geological and ecological features.

How to Get to Paignton by Bus

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National Express

About

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.

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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

5h 28m

Cheapest Price

£15

National Express frequency

6 a day

Luggage included

Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.

Additional luggage

10€ per additional bag.

Cancellation Policy

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.

Amenities on board the bus

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Seat reservation

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.

Bikes

Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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