How to travel from London to Paignton

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Paignton

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 36m. 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 $40.

Distance: 167 miles (269 km)

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$30

Average price

Cheapest

$79

Average price

6h 26m

Average total duration

5h 56m

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30m

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4h 6m

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3h 36m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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from London to Paignton

How to get from London to Paignton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Paignton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX501
    7:30 AM6h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:30 PMPaignton, Bus Station
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX501
    7:30 AM6h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:30 PMPaignton, Bus Station
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayP22661 · P33341
    8:03 AM2h49
    London Paddington (PAD)
    10:52 AMPaignton station (PGN)
    $1961One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • South Western RailwayP61149+Great Western RailwayP33363
    9:20 AM4h23
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    1:43 PMPaignton station (PGN)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western RailwayP61138+Great Western RailwayP22663
    8:20 AM4h19
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    12:39 PMPaignton station (PGN)
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP22663
    9:34 AM3h05
    London Paddington (PAD)
    12:39 PMPaignton station (PGN)
    $1401One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    3:00 PM6h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:05 PMPaignton, Bus Station
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    6:30 PM5h28
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:58 PMPaignton, Bus Station
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1330+LoganairBA4085
    8:00 AM9h20
    London Heathrow Airport
    5:20 PMExeter International Airport
    $3871One-way
    1 transfer
  • BA CityflyerBA8702+LoganairBA4073
    8:40 AM4h10
    London City Airport
    12:50 PMExeter International Airport
    $5011One-way
    1 transfer
  • BA CityflyerBA8700+LoganairBA4073
    7:00 AM5h50
    London City Airport
    12:50 PMExeter International Airport
    $5411One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Paignton

Travel to Paignton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Paignton.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Paignton including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Paignton is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Paignton:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Paignton costing on average $23 (€19).

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Paignton costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from London to Paignton is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Paignton take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 0m.

Bus takes on average 5h 28m.

The distance from London to Paignton is approximately 167 miles (269 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Paignton is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Paignton as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Paignton:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Paignton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Paignton by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Paignton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Paignton:
  • 1 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from London to Paignton often also extend their vacation to go to Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter, Brixham, Totnes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paignton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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