The average bus between Paignton and Chester takes 14h and the fastest bus takes 10h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Paignton to Chester. 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 Paignton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:25 AM which arrives into Chester at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter and take an average of 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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19h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Paignton to Chester? 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 Paignton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Chester station via Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
Paignton to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.
Paignton to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Book your Paignton to Chester bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Paignton and Chester is 309.8 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a bus from Great Western Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Exeter, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 10h 7m.