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

The cheapest way to get from London to Paignton is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Paignton is to train via Newton Abbot which takes 3h 7m and costs £75 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between London and Paignton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Great Western Road. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between London and Paignton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Paignton. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from London to Paignton?

The distance between London and Paignton is 202 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Paignton without a car is to train via Newton Abbot which takes 3h 7m and costs £75 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from London to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Paignton bus from?

London to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Paignton train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Paignton?

The best way to get from London to Paignton is to train via Newton Abbot which takes 3h 7m and costs £75 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 6h.

Where does the London to Paignton bus arrive?

London to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Great Western Road station.

Where does the London to Paignton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Paignton is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from London to Paignton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Paignton?

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Where can I stay near Paignton?

There are 2516+ hotels available in Paignton.

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

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

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Train via Newton Abbot
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
3h 7m
£79–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Great Western Roadbus 404 / ...
6h
£17–45
Drive 191.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Paigntoncar 191.5 mi
3h 36m
£47–67
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Paigntontrain London Paddington - Paignton
3h 15m
£75–180
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 / ...
4h 39m
£28–73

London to Paignton by train

155Weekly Trains

3h 7mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200.4 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £75–220 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Great Western Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 6h.

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