What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Paignton?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Paignton is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Paignton?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Paignton is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Paignton. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Great Western Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Paignton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Paignton?

The distance between Blackpool and Paignton is 324 miles. The road distance is 298.1 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Paignton without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £130 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Paignton?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Blackpool to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Paignton bus from?

Blackpool to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Paignton train from?

Blackpool to Paignton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Paignton?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Paignton is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Blackpool to Paignton bus arrive?

Blackpool to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Paignton train arrive?

Blackpool to Paignton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Paignton is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Blackpool to Paignton.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Paignton?

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Where can I stay near Paignton?

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Blackpool to Paignton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Paigntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
7h 11m
£136–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Roadbus 501
11h 41m
£52–89
Drive 296.4 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Paigntoncar 296.4 mi
5h 4m
£73–106
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 1m
£124–201
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
10h 9m
£127–225

Blackpool to Paignton by train

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Distance: 322.4 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Paignton, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Paignton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Great Western Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bampfylde Street in around 11h 41m.

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