What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Paignton?

The distance between Birmingham and Paignton is around 256 km (159 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Paignton?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Birmingham, and end it at Paignton Bus Station, in Paignton.

Bus from Birmingham to Paignton starting at $35 | Compare & Save up to 59%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Paignton on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Coach Station	7h 43m	11:58pm	Paignton Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Coach Station	7h 5m	9:05pm	Paignton Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Coach Station	7h 40m	6:10pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Coach Station	7h 40m	6:10pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Coach Station	7h 5m	9:05pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Coach Station	7h 43m	11:58pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Coach Station	7h 45m	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Coach Station	7h 45m	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Paignton on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Coach Station	7h 43m	11:58pm	Paignton Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Coach Station	5h 20m	7:20pm	Paignton Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Coach Station	7h 20m	5:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Coach Station	7h 20m	5:50pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Coach Station	5h 20m	7:20pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Coach Station	7h 43m	11:58pm	Paignton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Coach Station	7h 45m	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Coach Station	7h 45m	5:15am	Paignton Bus Stop (o/s Library)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 4:26 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Paignton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Paignton. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

256 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $81	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$58 - $682	Average Duration3h 11m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$51 - $60	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29708 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $33

National Express Birmingham Paignton recent customer reviews

Very professional, friendly helpful staff. Clean Station, toilets, coaches etc. Used this Company for many years, happy to continue.

Carol B.

July 29, 2021

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Paignton?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Paignton

A - Paignton Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Paignton by bus

What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Paignton?
The distance between Birmingham and Paignton is around 256 km (159 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Paignton?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Birmingham, and end it at Paignton Bus Station, in Paignton.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$53

11-12

$46

Today

$42

11-14

$37

11-15

$37

11-16

$35

11-17

$42

11-18

$42

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Paignton was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Paignton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $85 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Paignton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-16.