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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Paignton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Paignton:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Paignton costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $50 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Paignton
How to get from Bristol to Paignton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Paignton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
GW147000 · V13480 · C4801211:23 AM3h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:23 PMPaignton station (PGN)$281One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- GW147000 · V13480 · C4801211:23 AM3h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:23 PMPaignton station (PGN)$281One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- GW147000 · V13480 · C4801211:23 AM3h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:23 PMPaignton station (PGN)$281One-way2 transfers
Other options
- GW147400 · V13482 · C479907:20 AM3h09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:29 AMPaignton station (PGN)$281One-way2 transfers
- GW147100 · V13481 · W3479910:28 AM3h16Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:44 PMPaignton station (PGN)$701One-way2 transfers
- GW147200 · V18096 · C480069:10 AM4h12Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:22 PMPaignton station (PGN)$711One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Paignton:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Paignton costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Paignton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Paignton station (PGN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Paignton, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Paignton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Paignton by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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