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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Paignton is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Paignton is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Great Western Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Paignton via Southampton Central, Westbury (Wilts) and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Paignton?

The distance between Bournemouth and Paignton is 184 miles. The road distance is 102.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Paignton without a car is to train via Westbury which takes 5h 16m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Bournemouth to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Paignton bus from?

Bournemouth to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Paignton train from?

Bournemouth to Paignton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Paignton?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Paignton is to train via Westbury which takes 5h 16m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Paignton bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Paignton train arrive?

Bournemouth to Paignton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Paignton is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Bournemouth to Paignton.

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

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

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Train via Westbury
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newton Abbottrain
5h 16m
£76–162
Drive 102.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Paigntoncar 102.1 mi
2h 10m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus 501
7h 40m
£53–134
Train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain Exmouth - Paignton / ...
5h 48m
£53–110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
6h 25m
£42–87

Bournemouth to Paignton by train

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Distance: 183 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Paignton via Southampton Central, Westbury (Wilts), and Newton Abbot in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Great Western Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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