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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Exeter is to line 12 bus and bus which costs £5 - £8 and takes 3h 2m.

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 32 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Bampfylde Street. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

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 54 min.

How far is it from Paignton to Exeter?

The distance between Paignton and Exeter is 28 miles. The road distance is 23.6 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 54 min and costs £9 - £12.

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

The train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids takes 54 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 National Express, depart from Great Western Road 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 54 min and costs £9 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £12 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Paignton to Exeter bus arrive?

Paignton to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street 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 32 min to drive from Paignton to Exeter.

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

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

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Paignton to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St DavidsPaignton - Exmouth / ...
54 min
£9–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Street404 / ...
1h 25m
£6–12
Drive 23.5 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Exeter23.5 mi
32 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paignton to Exeter23.5 mi
32 min
£130–170
Line 12 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Road12
2. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Station2 / ...
3h 2m
£6–7

Paignton to Exeter by train

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Distance: 28 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–12 and the journey takes 54 min. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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