What is the cheapest way to get from East Croydon to Paignton?

The cheapest way to get from East Croydon to Paignton is to bus via Exeter which costs £25 - £40 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Croydon to Paignton?

The fastest way to get from East Croydon to Paignton is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between East Croydon and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from East Croydon station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station and arriving at Great Western Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between East Croydon and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Paignton. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Paignton via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from East Croydon to Paignton?

The distance between East Croydon and Paignton is 217 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.

How do I travel from East Croydon to Paignton without a car?

The best way to get from East Croydon to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £90 - £170.

How long does it take to get from East Croydon to Paignton?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from East Croydon to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Croydon to Paignton bus from?

East Croydon to Paignton bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station.

Where do I catch the East Croydon to Paignton train from?

East Croydon to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from East Croydon to Paignton?

The best way to get from East Croydon to Paignton is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the East Croydon to Paignton bus arrive?

East Croydon to Paignton bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the East Croydon to Paignton train arrive?

East Croydon to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.

Can I drive from East Croydon to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between East Croydon to Paignton is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from East Croydon to Paignton.

How do I get a train ticket from East Croydon to Paignton?

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East Croydon to Paignton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from East Croydon to Paignton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 20m
£92–170
Bus via Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
10h 9m
£26–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus 501
7h 21m
Drive 194.3 mi
1. Drive from East Croydon to Paigntoncar 194.3 mi
3h 44m
£48–69
Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
5h 50m
£105–256
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain Exmouth - Paignton / ...
5h 43m
£75–157
Fly from London City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
8h 1m
£264–479
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 19m
£213–409

East Croydon to Paignton by train

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Distance: 215.9 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between East Croydon, England and Paignton, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station to Great Western Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 21m.

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