What is the travel distance from Bristol to Paignton?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bristol to Paignton start their journey at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station and wind up at Paignton Bus 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.

Bus Bristol to Paignton from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bristol to Paignton on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 55m	5:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	2h 50m	7:20pm	Paignton Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:55pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 55m	5:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	2h 50m	7:20pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 28m	11:58pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:50 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol 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 2 hours and with fares starting at just $14, 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$16 - $38	Average Duration5h 13m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $130	Average Duration1h 53m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $19	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bristol and Paignton?

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

Stops in Paignton

A
Paignton Bus Station
37 Station Ln, Paignton TQ4, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,728 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29728 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 $16

National Express Bristol Paignton recent customer reviews

Everything was perfect.

Abiola A.

April 14, 2024

Very good on all counts.

Lorraine M.

April 22, 2022

was a good flight everything was on time.

Harold B.

December 11, 2019

First Wessex of Bristol

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bristol to Paignton by bus

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

11/22

$12

11/23

$26

Today

$26

11/25

$22

11/26

$22

11/27

$24

11/28

$24

11/29

$24

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Paignton was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $49 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Paignton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-26.