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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Tenby is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Tenby?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Upper Park Road via Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Tenby?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Tenby via Newton Abbot and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Paignton to Tenby?

The distance between Paignton and Tenby is 250 miles. The road distance is 216.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £120 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Paignton to Tenby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Tenby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paignton to Tenby train from?

Paignton to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Paignton to Tenby?

The best way to get from Paignton to Tenby is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Paignton to Tenby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paignton to Tenby train arrive?

Paignton to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Paignton to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Tenby is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Paignton to Tenby.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tenby?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Tenbytrain London Paddington - Pembroke Dock
6h 38m
£127–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bus Stationbus 102
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
8h 23m
£30–71
Drive 215.4 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Tenbycar 215.4 mi
3h 48m
£53–77
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain
8h 14m
£69–141

Paignton to Tenby by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Paignton to Tenby.

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Distance: 248.6 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Paignton, England and Tenby, Wales?

You can take a train from Paignton to Tenby via Newton Abbot and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Upper Park Road via Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 8h 23m.

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