What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Paignton?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Paignton is to bus via Exeter which costs £22 - £40 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Paignton?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Paignton is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Great Western Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Paignton. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Paignton via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Croydon to Paignton?

The distance between Croydon and Paignton is 217 miles. The road distance is 195.2 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Paignton without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £110 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Paignton?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Croydon to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Paignton bus from?

Croydon to Paignton bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Paignton train from?

Croydon to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Paignton?

The best way to get from Croydon to Paignton is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Croydon to Paignton bus arrive?

Croydon to Paignton bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Paignton train arrive?

Croydon to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Paignton is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Croydon to Paignton.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Paignton?

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Where can I stay near Paignton?

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Croydon to Paignton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Croydon to Paignton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 13m
£113–228
Bus via Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
10h
£23–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus 501
7h 57m
£29–43
Drive 194 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Paigntoncar 194 mi
3h 43m
£48–69
Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
5h 55m
£112–302
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain Exmouth - Paignton / ...
6h 18m
£95–223
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 13m
£161–470
Fly from London City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 39m
£248–714

Croydon to Paignton by train

157Weekly Trains

4h 13mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.9 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Paignton, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Great Western Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 57m.

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