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How to get fromPaignton to Bournemouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Paignton to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    5h 2m
    £76–163

  2. Drive  102.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paignton to Bournemouthcar car 102.9 mi
    2h 10m
    £26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    8h 15m
    £54–132

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    5h 46m
    £54–109

  5. Train, bus via Bridport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 15m
    £43–91

Paignton to Bournemouth by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Bournemouth via Newton Abbot, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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