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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Readingtrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport
    4h 46m
    £97–192

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    7h 1m
    £42–99

  3. Drive 193.9 mi

    1. Drive from Paignton to Gatwick Airportcar car 193.9 mi
    3h 45m
    £48–68

  4. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    5h 49m
    £100–196

  5. Train via Woking

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Wokingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    6h 29m
    £84–185

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 11m
    £183–398

  7. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    8h 47m
    £196–595

Paignton to Gatwick Airport by train

Calendar162Weekly Trains
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Paignton, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a train from Paignton to Gatwick Airport via Newton Abbot and Reading in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paignton to South Terminal Bus Station via Newton Abbot, Rail Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 1m.

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