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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m 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 |
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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 $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).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
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 it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX5017:35 AM5h50Paignton, Bus Station1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX5017:35 AM5h50Paignton, Bus Station1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 922712:30 PM1h15Newquay Cornwall Airport1:45 PMLondon Stansted Airport$921One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y80294+
L794937:15 PM4h41Paignton station (PGN)11:56 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$281One-way1 transfer
Y80274+
L794593:22 PM4h27Paignton station (PGN)7:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$401One-way1 transfer
Y80269+
L794472:20 PM4h29Paignton station (PGN)6:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$401One-way1 transfer
NX5017:35 AM6h15Paignton, Bus Station1:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$241One-way0 transfers
NX50110:25 AM6h00Paignton, Bus Station4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$301One-way0 transfers
NX50110:25 AM6h25Paignton, Bus Station4:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$301One-way0 transfers
BA1373+
BA78423:25 PM5h50Exeter International Airport9:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$6271One-way1 transfer
BA1373+
BA78262:30 PM6h45Newquay Cornwall Airport9:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$6431One-way1 transfer
BA1453+
BA78301:25 PM4h35Exeter International Airport6:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$6541One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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