What is the distance between Paignton and Birmingham?

The distance between the two cities is 159 miles (256 km).

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

If you're headed to Birmingham from Paignton, chances are that your bus will depart from Paignton Bus Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Twycross Zoo, Birmingham Town Hall, City Canal Tour, Cadbury World and Winterbourne House and Garden.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Paignton to Birmingham on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20am	Paignton Bus Station	5h 40m	1:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:35am	Paignton Bus Station	7h 25m	3:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Paignton Bus Station	6h 55m	5:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Paignton Bus Station	7h 50m	6:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	7h 55m	7:50am	Coach Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Paignton to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

159 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $56	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $473	Average Duration3h 7m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $42	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29720 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 $19

National Express Paignton Birmingham recent customer reviews

Hot day but comfortable air conditioner great Driver informative and helpful

Nozuko G.

August 11, 2022

Overall a good service

Mel G.

October 1, 2019

Everything was absolutely brilliant. Right temperature good driving

Tania C.

October 31, 2018

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Where are the popular stops in Paignton and Birmingham?

Stops in Paignton

A - Paignton Bus Station

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paignton to Birmingham by bus

What is the distance between Paignton and Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paignton to Birmingham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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$32

11/19

$37

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$24

The cheapest trip from Paignton to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $59 for a bus ticket from Paignton to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-25.