The average bus between Margate and Paignton takes 16h 41m and the fastest bus takes 11h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate 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 Margate and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Paignton at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 16h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Margate 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 Margate to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Paignton station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.
Margate to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Book your Margate to Paignton bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach South West.
The distance between Margate and Paignton is 362.8 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Hyde Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Rail Station in around 11h.