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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton station to Exeter station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paignton and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Paignton to Exeter?

The distance between Paignton and Exeter is 28 miles. The road distance is 24.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs £12 - £24.

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

The train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Exeter bus from?

Paignton to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Paignton to Exeter?

The best way to get from Paignton to Exeter is to train which takes 55 min and costs £12 - £24. Alternatively, you can line 80 bus and bus, which costs £6 - £15 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Paignton to Exeter bus arrive?

Paignton to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Coronation Road opp Town Mill station.

Where does the Paignton to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paignton to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Exeter is 24 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Paignton to Exeter.

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

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Paignton to Exeter

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Paignton to Exeter. The best route is Train, a distance of 32.145 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain Paignton - Exmouth / ...
55 min
£12–24
Line 80 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 80
2. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus 7
2h 16m
£6–15
Drive 24.4 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Exetercar 24.4 mi
30 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paignton to Exetertaxi 24.4 mi
30 min
£140–170

Paignton to Exeter by train

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Distance: 28 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 55 min. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Coronation Road opp Town Mill and Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel in around 2h 16m.

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