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How to get fromPaignton to Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paignton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly
    5h 21m
    £95–200
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    8h 37m
    £19–56
  3. Drive 258.5 mi

    1. Drive from Paignton to Manchestercar car 258.5 mi
    4h 24m
    £64–92
  4. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3h 57m
    £84–272
  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 31m
    £59–212
  6. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Newport (S Wales)train train Paignton - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 56m
    £114–221
  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    6h 4m
    £119–390

Paignton to Manchester by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paignton, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Paignton to Manchester Piccadilly twice daily. Tickets cost £95–200 and the journey takes 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Shudehill Interchange via Bampfylde Street and Bus Station in around 8h 37m.

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