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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and 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.

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.
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