The average bus between Braintree and Paignton takes 8h 54m and the fastest bus takes 7h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Braintree 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Braintree and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Braintree is at 4:22 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


9h 28m • 2 changes


8h 22m • 2 changes


7h 36m • 2 changes


9h 28m • 2 changes


8h 46m • 2 changes


8h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Paignton station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Braintree to Paignton bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Braintree to Paignton bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Great Western Road station.
The distance between Braintree and Paignton is 329.1 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to Great Western Road via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 24m.