How to travel from Paignton to Exeter

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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 19 miles (32 km)

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$13

Average price

$10

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1h 29m

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59m

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1h 43m

Average total duration

1h 13m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Railway

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National Express

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from Paignton to Exeter

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

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bus

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

  • National Express
    12:05 AM1h00
    Paignton
    1:05 AMExeter
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    12:05 AM1h00
    Paignton
    1:05 AMExeter
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    12:05 AM1h00
    Paignton
    1:05 AMExeter
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    3:20 PM1h25
    Paignton
    4:45 PMExeter
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paignton to Exeter

Travel to Exeter 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 Paignton to Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Paignton and Exeter including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Paignton to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paignton to Exeter costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Paignton to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

The distance from Paignton to Exeter is approximately 19 miles (32 km).
The average frequency per day from Paignton to Exeter is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

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

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