Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Paignton Bus Station | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library) | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library) | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Paignton Bus Station | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Paignton Bus Station | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Paignton to Exeter
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 29718 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $9
National Express Paignton Exeter recent customer reviews
Pick up time perfect , staff brilliant & lateness on arrival at Exeter entirely down to traffic congestion.
James G.
The coach was 45 minutes late and I missed the start of a family birthday meal.
Andrew W.
I enjoyed the views from the bus especially the diversion route.
Jaelene H.
Where are the popular stops in Paignton and Exeter?
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Paignton to Exeter by bus
What is the travel distance from Paignton to Exeter?
Paignton and Exeter are 33 km (20 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Paignton to Exeter?
Buses departing from Paignton Bus Station in Paignton will take you to Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride in Exeter.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Paignton to Exeter was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $7To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paignton to Exeter, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $7 to $18 for a bus ticket from Paignton to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-24.
