What is the travel distance from Paignton to Exeter?

The distance between the two cities is 20 miles (33 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Paignton to Exeter start their journey at Paignton Bus Station and wind up at Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Exeter, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Clip'n Climb, Exeter Racecourse, Dartmoor National Park, Quay climbing Centre and The English Riviera.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Paignton to Exeter on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20am	Paignton Bus Station	1h 15m	8:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	1h	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	Fastest
Bus	12:05am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	1h	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	4:32am	Paignton Bus Station	1h 3m	5:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	4:32am	Paignton Bus Station	1h 3m	5:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags

Next departures for Paignton to Exeter on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:32am	Paignton Bus Station	1h 3m	5:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	1h	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	Fastest
Bus	12:05am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	1h	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	4:32am	Paignton Bus Station	1h 3m	5:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	7:35am	Paignton Bus Station	1h 25m	9:00am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags

Next departures for Paignton to Exeter on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:32am	Paignton Bus Station	1h 3m	5:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	1h	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	Fastest
Bus	12:05am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	1h	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	4:32am	Paignton Bus Station	1h 3m	5:35am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	7:35am	Paignton Bus Station	1h 25m	9:00am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Paignton to Exeter

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1h 15mAverage Duration

21 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $11	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $33	Average Duration49m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Paignton and Exeter?

Stops in Paignton

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

A
Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride
Honiton Road (Bus Shelter, Lay-by, opp Park & Ride), Exeter EX1
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B
Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)
EXETER , Sidwell St, Exeter EX4, UK
C
Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)
2 Honiton Rd, Exeter, Devon EX1 3RU, 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 $7

National Express Paignton Exeter recent customer reviews

Pick up time perfect , staff brilliant & lateness on arrival at Exeter entirely down to traffic congestion.

James G.

September 20, 2021

The coach was 45 minutes late and I missed the start of a family birthday meal.

Andrew W.

August 26, 2023

I enjoyed the views from the bus especially the diversion route.

Jaelene H.

January 11, 2020

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paignton to Exeter by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$9

11/22

$6

Today

$6

11/24

$6

11/25

$9

11/26

$7

11/27

$9

11/28

$6

The cheapest trip from Paignton to Exeter was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $12 for a bus ticket from Paignton to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-28.