How far is London from Paignton?

The distance between the two cities is 167 miles (270 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from London to Paignton leave from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Paignton Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for London to Paignton on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h	2:30pm	Paignton Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 28m	11:58pm	Paignton Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h	2:30pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h	2:30pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	5:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Paignton on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h	2:30pm	Paignton Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 28m	11:58pm	Paignton Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h	2:30pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h	2:30pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	5:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

167 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $57	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$58 - $335	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $33	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers praise the marvellous drivers of National Express for their great care and attention to passengers. They appreciate the stress-free journey with comfort and enjoyment. The buses are known for being on time, with good and nice drivers who prioritize passenger safety. Despite occasional lateness due to busy roads and strikes, customers value the comfy seating provided by National Express.

National Express London Paignton recent customer reviews

Drivers were marvellous with great care they did very well to drive. They attended to passengers with rapt attention and curiosity. I have family on board national express, my wife told me it was a stress free journey. Full of comfort and enjoyment I have travelled to Manchester piccadilly on National Express before, to me, Bolawa Ayodeji National Express is better than the best!

Mr Bolawa A.

July 9, 2023

In general excellent service but please make sure drives do not overheat bus during winter. On last my trip was so hot, that we could not breath.

Jacek K.

January 22, 2020

Always travelled by train but missed the last 1 home so was very impressed with our journey home

Mustapha H.

November 25, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in London and Paignton?

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Finchley Road

C - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

D - Earl's Court

E - London Elephant & Castle

F - Old Kent Rd

Stops in Paignton

A - Paignton Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Paignton by bus

How far is London from Paignton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London 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

11/18

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11/19

$28

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11/21

$21

11/22

$28

11/23

$28

11/24

$26

11/25

$25

The cheapest trip from London to Paignton was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $62 for a bus ticket from London to Paignton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-21.