How to travel from Paignton to Exeter

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Travel Information from Paignton to Exeter

Distance20 miles (32 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$6 - $11
Cheapest modeBus • $6 (€6) • 1 h
Fastest modeTrain • $11 (€10) • 38 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Great Western Rail

Travel 20 miles (32 km) by train or bus from Paignton to Exeter. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Paignton to Exeter.

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from Paignton to Exeter

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

Our recommendation

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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
03:52AM1h03
Paignton
04:55AMExeter
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
03:52AM1h03
Paignton
04:55AMExeter
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:52AM1h03
Paignton
04:55AMExeter
$81One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
06:30AM1h05
Paignton
07:35AMExeter
$111One-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.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel from Paignton to Exeter including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Exeter from Paignton is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€6).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Paignton to Exeter:

Taking a bus costs $5 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $11 (€10) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Paignton and Exeter is by train, which takes on average 38 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 1 h of travel time.

The Paignton to Exeter distance is around 20 miles (32 km).

The average frequency per day from Paignton to Exeter is:

  • 6 buses a day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paignton to Exeter:

  • Buses mostly depart from Paignton, Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
  • Trains most often depart from Paignton at Paignton and arrive in Exeter at Exeter St Davids.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paignton to Exeter:

  • You can travel to Exeter from Paignton by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $6 (€6) with National Express from Paignton to Exeter.
  • You can take a train from Paignton to Exeter with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€10) with Great Western Rail from Paignton to Exeter.

Yes, there are direct services available from Paignton to Exeter with the following travel companies:

  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail or first_great_western.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Exeter as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Exeter from Paignton.

Looking to extend your trip from Paignton to Exeter? Many Omio customers who go from Paignton to Exeter usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh. If you're looking to explore London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh from Exeter, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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