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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 $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 $30, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$46 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Paignton
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Paignton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Paignton:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Paignton costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
The journey is about 13m faster (1h 45m by train vs 1h 58m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($46 (€39) vs $49 (€41)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
3:30 PM 4h35 Bristol 8:05 PM Paignton $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:30 PM 4h35 Bristol 8:05 PM Paignton $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:30 PM 4h35 Bristol 8:05 PM Paignton $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Paignton:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Paignton costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 to go to Paignton by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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