How to travel from Paignton to London

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paignton to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $34.

Distance: 167 miles (269 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$82

Average price

$28

Average price

Cheapest

$114

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 44m

Average total duration

6h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 5m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Paignton to London is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paignton to London costing on average $82 (€67).

A bus is $281 (€230) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paignton to London costing on average $310 (€253).

The fastest way to travel from Paignton to London is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 6m.

Bus takes on average 6h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paignton and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paignton to London among Omio's users.

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from Paignton to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX501
    7:35 AM5h50
    Paignton, Bus Station
    1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX501
    7:35 AM5h50
    Paignton, Bus Station
    1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Ryanair UKRK 9227
    12:30 PM1h15
    Newquay Cornwall Airport
    1:45 PMLondon Stansted Airport
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayY80294+South Western RailwayL79493
    7:15 PM4h41
    Paignton station (PGN)
    11:56 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayY80274+South Western RailwayL79459
    3:22 PM4h27
    Paignton station (PGN)
    7:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayY80269+South Western RailwayL79447
    2:20 PM4h29
    Paignton station (PGN)
    6:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX501
    7:35 AM6h15
    Paignton, Bus Station
    1:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    10:25 AM6h00
    Paignton, Bus Station
    4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    10:25 AM6h25
    Paignton, Bus Station
    4:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1373+LoganairBA7842
    3:25 PM5h50
    Exeter International Airport
    9:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $6271One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1373+LoganairBA7826
    2:30 PM6h45
    Newquay Cornwall Airport
    9:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $6431One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1453+LoganairBA7830
    1:25 PM4h35
    Exeter International Airport
    6:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $6541One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paignton to London

Travel to London 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 London.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paignton and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paignton to London is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paignton to London costing on average $82 (€67).

A bus is $281 (€230) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paignton to London costing on average $310 (€253).

The fastest way to travel from Paignton to London is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 6m.

Bus takes on average 6h 14m.

The distance from Paignton to London is approximately 167 miles (269 km).
The average frequency per day from Paignton to London is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paignton to London:
  • Buses mostly depart from Paignton, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paignton station (PGN) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paignton to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paignton to London with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Paignton to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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