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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 an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m 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 $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Paignton costing on average $66.
A bus is $147 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Paignton costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
The journey is about 38m faster (3h 28m by train vs 4h 6m by car) and roughly $23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($66 vs $88). 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 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$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5016:30 PM5h28London, Victoria Coach Station11:58 PMPaignton, Bus Station$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 92284:30 PM1h10London Stansted Airport5:40 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$651One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W34793+
L79335 · L79341+C480128:30 AM5h53London Paddington (PAD)2:23 PMPaignton station (PGN)$1001One-way3 transfers - W34799+L79357 · L79362+C4802310:30 AM5h53London Paddington (PAD)4:23 PMPaignton station (PGN)$1001One-way3 transfers
- W34811+L79379 · L79386+C4803212:27 PM6h01London Paddington (PAD)6:28 PMPaignton station (PGN)$1001One-way3 transfers
- NX5013:00 PM5h35London, Victoria Coach Station8:35 PMPaignton, Bus Station$321One-way0 transfers
- NX5017:30 AM6h00London, Victoria Coach Station1:30 PMPaignton, Bus Station$321One-way0 transfers
- NX032 · NX5011:50 PM6h45London, Hammersmith Bridge Road8:35 PMPaignton, Bus Station$641One-way1 transfer
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BA40857:35 AM9h55London Heathrow Airport5:30 PMExeter International Airport$4051One-way1 transfer- BA1438+BA40737:50 AM6h05London Heathrow Airport1:55 PMExeter International Airport$4631One-way1 transfer
- BA1436+BA40739:20 AM4h35London Heathrow Airport1:55 PMExeter International Airport$6651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Paignton:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Paignton costing on average $66.
A bus is $147 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Paignton costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
- Around 8 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 Exeter International 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 Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Paignton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Paignton by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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