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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Paignton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 London to Paignton:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Paignton costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $251 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Paignton costing on average $280 (€229).
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Paignton
How to get from London to Paignton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Paignton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX5016:30 PM5h28London, Victoria Coach Station11:58 PMPaignton, Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5016:30 PM5h28London, Victoria Coach Station11:58 PMPaignton, Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C42237 · C480466:03 PM2h57London Paddington (PAD)9:00 PMPaignton station (PGN)$1001One-way1 transfer
Other options
L79418+C480464:20 PM4h40London Waterloo (WAT)9:00 PMPaignton station (PGN)$721One-way1 transfer- L79316+C42679+
C930385:38 AM5h59London Victoria (VIC)11:37 AMTorre (TRR)$721One-way2 transfers - L79316+C42679+C930385:38 AM6h02London Victoria (VIC)11:40 AMTorquay station (TQY)$721One-way2 transfers
- NX5017:30 AM6h00London, Victoria Coach Station1:30 PMPaignton, Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
- NX5013:00 PM5h35London, Victoria Coach Station8:35 PMPaignton, Bus Station$291One-way0 transfers
- NX040 · NX1021:25 PM5h55London, Hammersmith Bridge Road7:20 PMPaignton, Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
BA1390+
BA89927:30 AM8h35London Heathrow Airport4:05 PMExeter International Airport$5381One-way1 transfer- BA1440+
BA40737:05 AM6h05London Heathrow Airport1:10 PMExeter International Airport$6241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Paignton:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Paignton costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $251 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Paignton costing on average $280 (€229).
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Paignton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Paignton station (PGN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Paignton, Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with National Express to go to Paignton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Paignton by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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