How to travel from Paignton to Plymouth

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Compare train and bus for Paignton to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 55m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €6.

Distance: 25 miles (41 km)

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1h 26m

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from Paignton to Plymouth

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

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

National Express
04:05AM0h50
Paignton
04:55AMPlymouth
$81One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
04:05AM0h50
Paignton
04:55AMPlymouth
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:05AM0h50
Paignton
04:55AMPlymouth
$81One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paignton to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth 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 Plymouth.

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You can get from Paignton to Plymouth 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel to Plymouth from Paignton is a bus with an average price of $7 (€7).

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

Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $10 (€9).

The quickest way to travel from Paignton to Plymouth is by bus, which takes on average 50 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Train takes 56 min on average.

The Paignton to Plymouth distance is around 25 miles (41 km).

The average frequency per day from Paignton to Plymouth is:

  • 5 buses per day.
  • 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paignton and Plymouth 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 Plymouth:

  • Buses mostly depart from Paignton, Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.

The following travel companies offer services from Paignton to Plymouth:

  • National Express or Stagecoach South West can get you to Plymouth by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Stagecoach South West from Paignton to Plymouth for $4 (€4) on Omio.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western or Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Great Western Rail Paignton to Plymouth tickets on Omio for $10 (€9).

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

  • 5 direct buses per day with Stagecoach South West.

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

Your trip from Paignton to Plymouth doesn't have to end in Plymouth. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester or Exeter. If you’d like to add London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester or Exeter to your Paignton to Plymouth tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Plymouth today!

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