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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 an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m 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 $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (53m by train vs 55m by car). Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Paignton
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.
- NX5016:35 AM1h00Plymouth, Coach Station7:35 AMPaignton, Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5016:35 AM1h00Plymouth, Coach Station7:35 AMPaignton, Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX40411:15 PM0h50Plymouth, Coach Station12:05 AMPaignton, Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G14902 · W347809:15 AM1h02Plymouth station (PLY)10:17 AMPaignton station (PGN)$141One-way1 transfer
- W34559 · C479938:35 AM1h08Plymouth station (PLY)9:43 AMPaignton station (PGN)$141One-way1 transfer
- V21909 · C479918:16 AM1h16Plymouth station (PLY)9:32 AMPaignton station (PGN)$141One-way1 transfer
- NX5019:20 AM1h05Plymouth, Coach Station10:25 AMPaignton, Bus Station$91One-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 $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
- Around 8 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 Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Paignton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Paignton by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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