There are 4 ways to get from Paignton to Porth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Porthtrain
4h 37m£82–206Drive 138.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paignton to Porthcar 138.9 mi
2h 30m£35–50Bus, line 124 bus
- Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bus Stationbus 102
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Pontypridd Roadbus 124
6h 52m£42–60Train
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain Paignton - Exmouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 28m£83–165
Paignton to Porth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Porth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Paignton to Porth is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Porth. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Pontypridd Road via Bus Station and Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Porth. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Porth via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Paignton and Porth is 159 miles. The road distance is 139.7 miles.
The best way to get from Paignton to Porth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 37m and costs £80 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Paignton to Porth, including transfers.
Paignton to Porth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.
Paignton to Porth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Paignton to Porth is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 37m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus and line 124 bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Paignton, England and Porth, Wales?
You can take a train from Paignton to Porth via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Pontypridd Road via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Talbot Street in around 6h 52m.
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £90–130
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £23–35
- 1st Class
- £26–40
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–65
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £70–100
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £17–21
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Porth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £6–9
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Great Western Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Talbot Street to Pontypridd Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Paignton to Porth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Paignton to Porth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Porth is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Paignton to Porth.
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