How to travel from Plymouth to Paignton

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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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Driving

$14

Average price

$9

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Cheapest

$11

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

55m

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30m

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1h 29m

Average total duration

59m

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30m

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55m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Paignton is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

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 $14 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Paignton is by train with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Paignton take longer:

Bus takes on average 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Plymouth and Paignton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Plymouth to Paignton among Omio's users.

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from Plymouth to Paignton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX102
    7:35 AM0h55
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    8:30 AMPaignton, Bus Station
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX102
    7:35 AM0h55
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    8:30 AMPaignton, Bus Station
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX404
    11:15 PM0h50
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    12:05 AMPaignton, Bus Station
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayC01236 · C47990
    9:14 AM1h15
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    10:29 AMPaignton station (PGN)
    $141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayC02513 · C48006
    12:05 PM1h17
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    1:22 PMPaignton station (PGN)
    $141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayC01237 · C47997
    10:05 AM1h20
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    11:25 AMPaignton station (PGN)
    $141One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX501
    6:45 AM1h00
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    7:45 AMPaignton, Bus Station
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    9:20 AM1h05
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    10:25 AMPaignton, Bus Station
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Paignton

Travel to Paignton 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 Plymouth to Paignton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Plymouth and Paignton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Paignton is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

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 $14 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Paignton is by train with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Paignton take longer:

Bus takes on average 59m.

The distance from Plymouth to Paignton is approximately 25 miles (41 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Paignton is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Paignton:
  • Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Paignton, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Paignton station (PGN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plymouth to Paignton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Plymouth to Paignton:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Stagecoach South West.
Omio customers who travel from Plymouth to Paignton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Exeter, Brixham, Totnes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paignton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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