What is the distance between Paignton and Bristol?

The distance separating Paignton and Bristol is 83 miles (133 km).

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

If you're headed to Bristol from Paignton, chances are that your bus will leave from Paignton Bus Station and arrive at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Bristol, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are St Mary Redcliffe Church, We The Curious, Bristol Aquarium, Brandon Hill Nature Park and Bristol Hippodrome.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Paignton to Bristol on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Paignton Bus Station	4h 45m	12:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:32am	Paignton Bus Station	3h 48m	8:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Paignton Bus Station	3h 15m	10:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Paignton Bus Station	3h 10m	2:00pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	5h 35m	5:30am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Paignton to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

83 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $36	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $130	Average Duration2h 6m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $22	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Paignton and Bristol?

Stops in Paignton

A
Paignton Bus Station
37 Station Ln, Paignton TQ4, UK
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Stops in Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Westbury Road
Stop B, Westbury Rd, Bristol BS9 1FH, UK
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C
The Centre
CC, Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom
D
Park Avenue
400 Park Ave, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TR, UK
E
Bond St
12-16 Bond St, Bristol BS1 3LU, UK
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F
Cribbs Causeway
Patchway, Bristol BS34, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29727 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 $14

National Express Paignton Bristol recent customer reviews

Very pleased with everything especially the interior quality of the coach. Air conditioning a bit noisy though

Mrs G. S.

February 24, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paignton to Bristol by bus

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

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The cheapest trip from Paignton to Bristol was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $38 for a bus ticket from Paignton to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-27.