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How to get fromMargate to Paigntonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Margate to Paignton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 16m
    £137–262

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Great Western Roadbus bus 501
    10h
    £52–135

  3. Drive 265.3 mi

    1. Drive from Margate to Paigntoncar car 265.3 mi
    4h 33m
    £65–94

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    7h 47m
    £233–526

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    7h 20m
    £116–248

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    7h 57m
    £150–353

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    8h 52m
    £280–572

Margate to Paignton by train and subway

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Paignton via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Great Western Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h.

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