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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Paignton is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Paignton is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Great Western Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Paignton via Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Chester to Paignton?

The distance between Chester and Paignton is 267 miles. The road distance is 238.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Chester to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Paignton bus from?

Chester to Paignton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Paignton train from?

Chester to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Paignton?

The best way to get from Chester to Paignton is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Chester to Paignton bus arrive?

Chester to Paignton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Chester to Paignton train arrive?

Chester to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Paignton is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Chester to Paignton.

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

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Where can I stay near Paignton?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 51m
£122–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
4. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Roadbus 501
9h 54m
£37–110
Drive 237 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Paigntoncar 237 mi
4h 36m
£59–85
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
5h 9m
£109–250
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 41m
£121–218

Chester to Paignton by train

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Distance: 265.5 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Paignton via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Great Western Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Bampfylde Street in around 9h 54m.

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