What is the travel distance from Paignton to Plymouth?

Paignton and Plymouth are 26 miles (42 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Paignton to Plymouth start their journey at Paignton Bus Station and wind up at Plymouth Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Paignton to Plymouth on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	1h 15m	9:05pm	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	1h 5m	8:55pm	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	7:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	1h 15m	9:05pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	1h 15m	9:05pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	1h 5m	8:55pm	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	No tags

Next departures for Paignton to Plymouth on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	55m	6:10am	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	45m	6:00am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills (Hand Luggage)	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	55m	6:10am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	45m	6:00am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills (Hand Luggage)	No tags

Next departures for Paignton to Plymouth on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	55m	6:10am	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	45m	6:00am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills (Hand Luggage)	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	55m	6:10am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	45m	6:00am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills (Hand Luggage)	No tags

Next departures for Paignton to Plymouth on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	55m	6:10am	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	45m	6:00am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills (Hand Luggage)	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	55m	6:10am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	45m	6:00am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills (Hand Luggage)	No tags

Next departures for Paignton to Plymouth on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	1h 15m	9:05pm	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	45m	6:00am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills (Hand Luggage)	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	55m	6:10am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	55m	6:10am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	1h 15m	9:05pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Paignton to Plymouth on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20pm	Paignton Bus Station	1h 15m	8:35pm	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	45m	6:00am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills (Hand Luggage)	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	55m	6:10am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	55m	6:10am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:20pm	Paignton Bus Station	1h 15m	8:35pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Paignton to Plymouth on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	1h 15m	9:05pm	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	45m	6:00am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills (Hand Luggage)	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	55m	6:10am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	55m	6:10am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	1h 15m	9:05pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Paignton to Plymouth

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

55mAverage Duration

24 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $17	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $35	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Paignton and Plymouth?

Stops in Paignton

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

A
Plymouth Coach Station
165 Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 1HZ, UK
B
Plymouth, Bretonside Bus Station
Exeter Street, Plymouth, PL4
C
Port: Plymouth
Millbay, Plymouth, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3EW, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,730 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29730 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

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paignton to Plymouth by bus

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

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

$10

11/23

$7

Today

$7

11/25

$11

11/26

$11

11/27

$11

11/28

$5

11/29

$5

The cheapest trip from Paignton to Plymouth was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $14 for a bus ticket from Paignton to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-28.