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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Croydon is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 2m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at East Croydon via Newton Abbot, London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Paignton to Croydon?

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

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Paignton to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Croydon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paignton to Croydon train from?

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

Train or bus from Paignton to Croydon?

The best way to get from Paignton to Croydon is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Paignton to Croydon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paignton to Croydon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paignton to Croydon?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 19802+ hotels available in Croydon.

Paignton to Croydon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Paignton to Croydon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 56m
£97–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7
7h 2m
£37–87
Drive 194 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Croydoncar 194 mi
3h 43m
£48–69
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
6h 29m
£108–285
Train via Woking
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain Paignton - Exmouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Wokingtrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
5h 49m
£82–184
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
7h 34m
£173–466
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
7h 14m
£242–693

Paignton to Croydon by train

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Distance: 216 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 2m.

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