Bus from Paignton to Bridgwater
2 direct routes · about 165 min · all run at night, at 00:05.
Next buses to Bridgwater as of 06:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Paignton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | National Express | ~165 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 00:05 | 00:05 | Great Western Road (SW-bound) | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Newton Abbot, Exeter, Sweethay, Taunton & North Petherton |
| 805 | National Express | ~135 min | 1 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 00:05 | 00:05 | Great Western Road (SW-bound) | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Newton Abbot, Exeter & Taunton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Paignton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 404 bus or 805 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Paignton to Bridgwater?
2 routes run directly from Paignton to Bridgwater: the 404 (National Express), the 805 (National Express). The most frequent is the 404, 8 times each weekday — board at Great Western Road (SW-bound) and get off at Bus Station (Bay 1), about 165 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Paignton to Bridgwater?
Around 165 minutes on the 404, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Newton Abbot, Exeter, Sweethay, Taunton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Paignton to Bridgwater?
Only night services run directly: all run at night, at 00:05. Check the route timetables for which nights they run.
How much is the bus from Paignton to Bridgwater?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.