Bus from Paignton to London
3 direct routes · about 345 min · first bus 07:35, last bus 10:25 (weekdays); night services 404 and 805 run at 00:05. Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:45, last bus 10:25.
Next buses to London as of 18:16
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 | ~345 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 00:05 | 00:05 | Great Western Road (SW-bound) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Newton Abbot, Exeter, Sweethay, Taunton, North Petherton, Bridgwater & 1 more |
| 501 | National Express | ~325 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 07:35 | 10:25 | Great Western Road (SW-bound) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Newton Abbot & Exeter |
| 805 | National Express | ~390 min | 1 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 00:05 | 00:05 | Great Western Road (SW-bound) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Newton Abbot, Exeter, Taunton & Bridgwater |
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, 501 bus or 805 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Paignton to London?
3 routes run directly from Paignton to London: the 404 (National Express), the 501 (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 Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 345 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Paignton to London?
Around 345 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 London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:35 and the last around 10:25 — and night services 404 and 805 run at 00:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Paignton to London?
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.