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Bideford to Paignton buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bideford and Paignton takes 5h 29m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bideford to Paignton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 29m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bideford to Paignton bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Bideford and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bideford is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Waitrose and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express5h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express5h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express5h 35m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express5h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express5h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express5h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach South WestDartline CoachesNational Express5h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Bideford to Paignton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 79.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Paignton, England?

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Great Western Road via Waitrose, Fore Street, Bus Station, and Bampfylde Street in around 5h 1m.

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