There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 36m£106–154Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Exeterbus Uk087
- Take the train from St James Park (Devon) to Paigntontrain Exmouth - Paignton
8h 54m£33–62Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 501
8h 20m£52–131Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Paignton182.2 mi
3h 16mDrive 182.2 mi
- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paigntoncar 182.2 mi
3h 16m£44–64Fly, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Exeter (EXT)plane BHX - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
5h 26m£105–199
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton is to bus and train which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Hyde Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Paignton via Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Paignton is 202 miles. The road distance is 183.3 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Paignton, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £100–140 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Hyde Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–280
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–260
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–310
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–250
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £190–650
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from St James Park (Devon) to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paignton.
There are 2853+ hotels available in Paignton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Paignton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















