There are 5 ways to get from Fishguard to Paignton by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
6h 25m£104–198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus 102
11h 6m£45–124Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Synod Innbus T5
- Take the bus from Synod Inn to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
10h 46mDrive 225.8 mi
- Drive from Fishguard to Paigntoncar 225.8 mi
4h 9m£55–80Train
- Take the train from Haverfordwest to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
9h 13m£105–192
Fishguard to Paignton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Paignton is to bus which costs £40 - £130 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Fishguard to Paignton is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Fishguard to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Ffordd yr Efail 2 and arriving at Great Western Road via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Fishguard & Goodwick and arriving at Paignton via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Fishguard and Paignton is 260 miles. The road distance is 227.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Paignton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 25m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Fishguard to Paignton, including transfers.
Fishguard to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Fishguard to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Paignton is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 25m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Fishguard, Wales and Paignton, England?
You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Paignton via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newton Abbot in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Great Western Road via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Bus Station in around 11h 6m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Haverfordwest to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Synod Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Synod Inn to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Great Western Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Fishguard to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Fishguard to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fishguard to Paignton is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Fishguard to Paignton.
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