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Compare bus and train 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 train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m 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 $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Paignton costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:45 PM5h13Bristol11:58 PMPaignton$301One-way0 transfers
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- 6:45 PM5h13Bristol11:58 PMPaignton$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:45 PM5h13Bristol11:58 PMPaignton$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:30 PM5h45Bristol5:15 AMPaignton$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Paignton:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Paignton costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 6 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 bus and train 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, first_great_western to go to Paignton by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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