What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Paignton?

The distance separating Birmingham and Paignton is 159 miles (256 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Paignton?

The majority of buses traveling from Birmingham to Paignton start their journey at Coach Station and wind up at Paignton Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Birmingham to Paignton from $24 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Paignton on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Coach Station	5h 50m	7:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:50am	Coach Station	6h 50m	2:40pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Coach Station	6h 50m	2:40pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Coach Station	6h 55m	6:40pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Coach Station	6h 55m	6:40pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:57 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Paignton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Paignton. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

159 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $56	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $473	Average Duration3h 11m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$32 - $32	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,717 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29717 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $23

National Express Birmingham Paignton recent customer reviews

Very professional, friendly helpful staff. Clean Station, toilets, coaches etc. Used this Company for many years, happy to continue.

Carol B.

July 29, 2021

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Paignton?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Paignton

A - Paignton Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Paignton by bus

What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Paignton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Paignton?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$32

11/18

$29

Today

$29

11/20

No data

11/21

$37

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Paignton was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Paignton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $59 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Paignton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-21.