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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Dorset is to bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Weymouth via Newton Abbot and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Paignton to Dorset?

The distance between Paignton and Dorset is 94 miles. The road distance is 81.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Dorset without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs £25 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Paignton to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Dorset bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paignton to Dorset train from?

Paignton to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Paignton to Dorset?

The best way to get from Paignton to Dorset is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Paignton to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paignton to Dorset train arrive?

Paignton to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Paignton to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Dorset is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Paignton to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1573+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
5h 56m
£26–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Streetbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 44A
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
7h 21m
£11–19
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Castle Carytrain Plymouth - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 8m
£51–100
Drive 80.7 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Dorsetcar 80.7 mi
1h 41m
£20–29

Paignton to Dorset by train and bus

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 93.1 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Newton Abbot, Castle Cary, Weymouth, King Street, and Trinity Street in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, and South Station in around 7h 21m.

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