The cheapest and fastest coaches from Paignton to Taunton
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Paignton to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton to Taunton will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 buses that leave Paignton for Taunton 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 72 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 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.
0:052h25Paignton2:30Taunton£231One-way0 changes
10:107h50Paignton18:00Taunton£421One-way1 change
0:052h25Paignton2:30Taunton£231One-way0 changes
10:107h50Paignton18:00Taunton£421One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Paignton to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 72 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Paignton to Taunton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paignton to Taunton coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 9 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 0:05 Paignton | 2h25 | 2:30 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:10 Paignton | 7h50 | 18:00 Taunton | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paignton to Taunton
Buses from Paignton to Taunton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 72 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 72 km |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
FAQs: Paignton to Taunton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton to Taunton 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 Taunton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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