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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Athens is to bus which costs €120 - €260 and takes 45h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Athens is to train and fly which takes 9h 25m and costs €130 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Athens. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Birmingham, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 42m.

How far is it from Paignton to Athens?

The distance between Paignton and Athens is 2665 km.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 45h 42m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Paignton to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Athens bus from?

Paignton to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.

Where does the Paignton to Athens bus arrive?

Paignton to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Paignton and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Paignton. It is currently 7:41 PM in Paignton and 9:41 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12778+ hotels available in Athens.

Paignton to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Paignton to Athens by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Exeter, fly
best
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane EXT - ATH
10h 54m
€197–451
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 102
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
45h 42m
€124–255
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paignton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
32h 53m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
10h 6m
€194–466
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
11h 14m
€179–436
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
10h 50m
€183–443
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRS - ATH
9h 25m
€135–290
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CWL - ATH
14h 2m
€181–497
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
4. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
5. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
2d 1h
Train, bus via Prague
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 10h
€269–427
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paignton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
34h 7m
€581–953

Exeter (EXT) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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Distance: 2,665.1 km
Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Paignton, England and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Great Western Road to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Birmingham, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 45h 42m.

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