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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Paignton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Plymouth to Paignton:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Paignton costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
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How to get from Plymouth to Paignton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Paignton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:20 AM1h05Plymouth9:25 AMPaignton$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:20 AM1h05Plymouth9:25 AMPaignton$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:20 AM1h00Plymouth7:20 AMPaignton$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:20 AM1h05Plymouth10:25 AMPaignton$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Paignton:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Paignton costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Paignton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Paignton station (PGN).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Paignton, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South West to go to Paignton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Paignton by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Stagecoach South West.
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