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How to get fromPaignton to Cardiff Airport (CWL)by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Paignton to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 40m
    £68–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mayfield Doctors Surgery to Royal Paradebus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus bus 216
    8h 55m
    £30–54

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Paignton to Cardiff-CWLrideshare rideshare 139.2 mi
    2h 39m

  4. Drive 139.2 mi

    1. Drive from Paignton to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car 139.2 mi
    2h 39m
    £34–49

  5. Train, line 304 bus

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    6h 5m
    £66–126

Paignton to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Paignton, England and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?

You can take a train from Paignton to Cardiff Airport via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, Barry, and Barry Hotel in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayfield Doctors Surgery to Cardiff Airport via Royal Parade, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 8h 55m.

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