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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Blackpool is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Blackpool is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Bampfylde Street and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Blackpool North via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Paignton to Blackpool?

The distance between Paignton and Blackpool is 315 miles. The road distance is 298 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Blackpool without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 54m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Paignton to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Blackpool bus from?

Paignton to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Blackpool train from?

Paignton to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Paignton to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Paignton to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 54m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Paignton to Blackpool bus arrive?

Paignton to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Paignton to Blackpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paignton to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Blackpool is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Paignton to Blackpool.

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 54m
£123–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Streetbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
11h 55m
£46–81
Drive 296.3 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Blackpoolcar 296.3 mi
5h 3m
£74–107
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 39m
£108–264
Train
1. Take the train from Paignton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 6m
£138–209
Train #2
1. Take the train from Paignton to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 15m
£132–232

Paignton to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 312.8 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Blackpool North via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to National Express Coach Facility via Bampfylde Street and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 55m.

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