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How to get fromBrighton to Paigntonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Paignton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 14m
    £115–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus bus 501
    7h 48m
    £41–68

  3. Drive  190.3 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Paigntoncar car 190.3 mi
    3h 42m
    £47–68

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    6h 30m
    £109–306

  5. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    6h 50m
    £77–156

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbottrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    9h 16m
    £72–120

Brighton to Paignton by train

Calendar143Weekly Trains
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Paignton via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Great Western Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 48m.

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