There are 4 ways to get from Bridgend to Paignton by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 7m£65–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Roadbus 501
6h 30m£24–42Drive 144.2 mi
- Drive from Bridgend to Paigntoncar 144.2 mi
2h 32m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain Exmouth - Paignton / ...
5h 16m£63–121
Bridgend to Paignton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Paignton is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Paignton is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Great Western Road via Sophia Gardens and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Paignton via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Bridgend and Paignton is 163 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Paignton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 7m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Bridgend to Paignton, including transfers.
Bridgend to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Bridgend to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Paignton is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 7m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Paignton, England?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Paignton via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Great Western Road via Sophia Gardens and Bampfylde Street in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgend to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Bridgend to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Paignton is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Bridgend to Paignton.
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