The average bus between Chelmsford and Paignton takes 8h 37m and the fastest bus takes 7h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 4:23 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


9h 30m • 2 changes


8h 17m • 2 changes


7h 45m • 2 changes


9h 30m • 2 changes


8h 51m • 2 changes


7h 39m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Paignton station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
Chelmsford to Paignton bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Paignton bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Great Western Road station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Paignton is 316.8 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Great Western Road via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 39m.