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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Paignton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Paignton is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Great Western Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Paignton via Reading and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Guildford to Paignton?

The distance between Guildford and Paignton is 192 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Paignton without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 58m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Guildford to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Paignton bus from?

Guildford to Paignton bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Paignton train from?

Guildford to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Paignton?

The best way to get from Guildford to Paignton is to train via Reading which takes 3h 58m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Guildford to Paignton bus arrive?

Guildford to Paignton bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Paignton train arrive?

Guildford to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Paignton is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Guildford to Paignton.

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

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Guildford to Paignton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 58m
£79–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus 501
6h 50m
£33–53
Drive 168.9 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Paigntoncar 168.9 mi
3h 4m
£42–61
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
6h 38m
£109–303
Train
1. Take the train from Woking to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain Exmouth - Paignton / ...
5h 55m
£64–144
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
8h 53m
£206–417

Guildford to Paignton by train

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Distance: 190.6 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Paignton via Reading and Newton Abbot in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Great Western Road via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 50m.

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