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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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m 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 Paignton to London:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paignton to London costing on average $71.
A bus is $129 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paignton to London costing on average $155.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
The journey is about 33m faster (3h 32m by train vs 4h 5m by car) and roughly $44 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($71 vs $115). 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 Paignton to London
How to get from Paignton to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paignton to London is by taking a bus because itās the best combination of price and speed.
- NX5017:45 AM5h40Paignton, Bus Station1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5017:45 AM5h40Paignton, Bus Station1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 92276:05 PM1h15Newquay Cornwall Airport7:20 PMLondon Stansted Airport$731One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y80250+
L794492:16 PM5h08Paignton station (PGN)7:24 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$1001One-way1 transfer - Y80262+L794724:16 PM5h08Paignton station (PGN)9:24 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$1001One-way1 transfer
- Y41857+L79394 Ā· L79226+Y152689:15 AM5h09Paignton station (PGN)2:24 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1001One-way3 transfers
- NX5017:45 AM6h05Paignton, Bus Station1:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$271One-way0 transfers
- NX40412:05 AM6h10Paignton, Bus Station6:15 AMLondon, Earl's Court$301One-way0 transfers
- NX40412:05 AM6h30Paignton, Bus Station6:35 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$301One-way0 transfers
BA1459+
BA78302:30 PM6h30Exeter International Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4951One-way1 transfer- BA1463+BA78302:30 PM8h05Exeter International Airport10:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4951One-way1 transfer
- BA1461+BA78302:30 PM7h15Exeter International Airport9:45 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$5331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paignton to London:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paignton to London costing on average $71.
A bus is $129 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paignton to London costing on average $155.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paignton station (PGN) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Paignton, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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