The average bus between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Paignton takes 8h 17m and the fastest bus takes 6h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Paignton at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paignton. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Paignton station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paignton bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from South Terminal Coach Station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paignton bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Rail Station.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Paignton is 252.5 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Hyde Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station in around 7h 30m.