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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Paignton is to bus which costs £4 - £11 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Paignton is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Paignton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Manor Corner. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Paignton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Paignton. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Exeter to Paignton?

The distance between Exeter and Paignton is 25 miles. The road distance is 24.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Paignton without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs £4 - £11.

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

The bus from Bampfylde Street to Manor Corner takes 1h including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Paignton bus from?

Exeter to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Paignton train from?

Exeter to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Paignton?

The best way to get from Exeter to Paignton is to bus which takes 1h and costs £4 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £25 and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the Exeter to Paignton bus arrive?

Exeter to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manor Corner station.

Where does the Exeter to Paignton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Paignton is 25 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Exeter to Paignton.

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

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Exeter to Paignton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Paignton by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Manor Cornerbus 102
1h
£4–11
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain Exmouth - Paignton / ...
1h 1m
£12–25
Drive 24.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Paigntoncar 24.5 mi
30 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Exeter to Paigntontaxi 24.5 mi
30 min
£140–170
Bus via Coronation Road opp Town Mill
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
1h 53m
£7–15

Exeter to Paignton by train

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Distance: 25 mi
Duration: 1h

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

National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Manor Corner once daily. Tickets cost £4–11 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton hourly. Tickets cost £12–25 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.

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