The average bus between Chelmsford and Paignton takes 10h 44m and the fastest bus takes 8h 41m. 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 4:19 PM which arrives into Paignton at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 10h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Paignton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 10h 44m.
Chelmsford to Paignton bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Paignton bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Rail Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Paignton is 316.8 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Hyde Road via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 9h 10m.