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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Stroud is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Stroud is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Health Centre via Bus Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Paignton to Stroud?

The distance between Paignton and Stroud is 170 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Stroud without a car is to train via Swindon which takes 3h 43m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Paignton to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Stroud bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paignton to Stroud train from?

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

Train or bus from Paignton to Stroud?

The best way to get from Paignton to Stroud is to train via Swindon which takes 3h 43m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Paignton to Stroud bus arrive?

Paignton to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Paignton to Stroud train arrive?

Paignton to Stroud train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.

Can I drive from Paignton to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Stroud is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Paignton to Stroud.

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

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Paignton to Stroud - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Paignton to Stroud by train, bus, or car

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Train via Swindon
best
1. Take the train from Paignton to Swindontrain Paignton - London Paddington
3h 43m
£91–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bus Stationbus 102
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 100
5h 46m
£25–37
Drive 125.4 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Stroudcar 125.4 mi
2h 11m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 18m
£84–225

Paignton to Stroud by train

2Weekly Trains

3h 43mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.7 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Paignton to Swindon twice a week. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Health Centre via Bus Station and Transport Hub in around 5h 46m.

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