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Compare train and bus for Paignton to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Paignton to Exeter
Compare the available ways to get from Paignton to Exeter, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paignton to Exeter:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paignton to Exeter costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$4. The journey takes 52m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Paignton to Exeter
How to get from Paignton to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paignton to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX404
12:05 AM 1h00 Paignton, Bus Station 1:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX404
12:05 AM 1h00 Paignton, Bus Station 1:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Y41873+
G00869_G010678:45 AM 0h40 Paignton station (PGN) 9:25 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G15229
9:16 AM 0h50 Paignton station (PGN) 10:06 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers - Y41873+G00869_G01067+C47995
8:45 AM 0h50 Paignton station (PGN) 9:35 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) $13 1 One-way 2 transfers - Y80241
9:45 AM 0h54 Paignton station (PGN) 10:39 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX501
7:35 AM 1h25 Paignton, Bus Station 9:00 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX501
7:35 AM 1h45 Paignton, Bus Station 9:20 AM Exeter, Honiton Road $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX404
12:05 AM 1h10 Paignton, Bus Station 1:15 AM Exeter, Honiton Road $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paignton to Exeter:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paignton to Exeter costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paignton and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paignton station (PGN) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Paignton, Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Exeter by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 12 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
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