Bus from Paignton to Plymouth City Centre
2 direct routes · about 91 min · first bus 06:37, last bus 21:45 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:25, last bus 20:25.
Next buses to Plymouth City Centre as of 18:31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | Stagecoach South West | ~91 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 12 | 06:37 | 21:45 | Tweenaways Cross (Opp 300) | Charles Church (o/s) | Longcombe, Totnes, Dartington, Shinners Bridge, Dartington, Tigley & 8 more |
| 501 | National Express | ~60 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 13:30 | 23:58 | Great Western Road (SW-bound) | Plymouth Coach Station (Stand) | Totnes |
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 80 bus or 501 bus timetable.
Fares from Paignton to Plymouth City Centre
- £3.00 adult single on the 80 (Stagecoach South West)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Paignton to Plymouth City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Paignton to Plymouth City Centre: the 80 (Stagecoach South West), the 501 (National Express). The most frequent is the 80, 28 times each weekday — board at Tweenaways Cross (Opp 300) and get off at Charles Church (o/s), about 91 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Paignton to Plymouth City Centre?
Around 91 minutes on the 80, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Longcombe, Totnes, Dartington, Shinners Bridge and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Paignton to Plymouth City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:37 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Paignton to Plymouth City Centre?
An adult single from Paignton to Plymouth City Centre is £3.00 on the 80 (Stagecoach South West), from Tweenaways Cross (Opp 300) to Charles Church (o/s). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.