The average bus between Portishead and Paignton takes 7h 33m and the fastest bus takes 5h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portishead 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 Portishead and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Portishead is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Paignton at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Public Transport Interchange and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portishead 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 Portishead to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Portishead station and arriving at Paignton station via Exeter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Portishead to Paignton bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bristol Airport station.
Portishead to Paignton bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Sherborne Road station.
The distance between Portishead and Paignton is 129.1 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a bus from Victoria Square to Hyde Road via Public Transport Interchange, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Bus Station, and Sherborne Road in around 6h 27m.