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How to get fromDublin to Paigntonby plane, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Paignton by plane, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Exeter, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    5h 39m
    £65–207

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Paigntoncar car
    11h 37m
    £88–390

  3. Ferry, train via Stafford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Paigntontrain train
    11h 49m
    £184–289

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain train
    6h 26m
    £65–210

  5. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    2. Take the train from Par to Newton Abbottrain train
    8h 34m
    £75–272

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain train
    8h 2m
    £126–259

  7. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain train
    8h 7m
    £85–311

  8. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    14h 5m
    £171–318

Dublin to Paignton by ferry and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Paignton, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Paignton. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Paignton. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Paignton via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 11h 37m.

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