The cheapest and fastest coaches from Paignton to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
6 h 28 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Paignton to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton to Birmingham will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 buses that leave Paignton for Birmingham 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 255 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 28 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 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 train and coach for Paignton to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 255 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Paignton to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paignton to Birmingham coaches for tomorrow, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:32 Paignton | 6h28 | 10:00 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:35 Paignton | 7h25 | 14:00 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paignton to Birmingham
Buses from Paignton to Birmingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 255 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 255 km |
Average bus duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Paignton to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Paignton to Birmingham with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Paignton to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Paignton, Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paignton and Birmingham
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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