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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Paignton is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Paignton is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Paignton station. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Leicester to Paignton?

The distance between Leicester and Paignton is 233 miles. The road distance is 208.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Leicester to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Paignton bus from?

Leicester to Paignton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Paignton train from?

Leicester to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Paignton?

The best way to get from Leicester to Paignton is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Leicester to Paignton bus arrive?

Leicester to Paignton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.

Where does the Leicester to Paignton train arrive?

Leicester to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Paignton is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Leicester to Paignton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Paignton?

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Where can I stay near Paignton?

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Leicester to Paignton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Paignton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 11m
£125–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
9h 23m
£30–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
3. Take the train from St James Park (Devon) to Paigntontrain
8h 56m
£52–120
Drive 207.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Paigntoncar 207.3 mi
3h 41m
£51–73

Leicester to Paignton by train

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Distance: 231.8 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station via Exeter, Bus Station, Coronation Road opp Town Mill, and Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel in around 9h 23m.

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