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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Plymouth is to bus which costs £3 - £4 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Plymouth is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Plymouth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mayfield Doctors Surgery and arriving at Royal Parade. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Plymouth via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Paignton to Plymouth?

The distance between Paignton and Plymouth is 40 miles. The road distance is 30.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £17 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Paignton to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Plymouth bus from?

Paignton to Plymouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Mayfield Doctors Surgery station.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Plymouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Paignton to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Paignton to Plymouth is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £4 and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Paignton to Plymouth bus arrive?

Paignton to Plymouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Royal Parade station.

Where does the Paignton to Plymouth train arrive?

Paignton to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.

Can I drive from Paignton to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Plymouth is 30 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Paignton to Plymouth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paignton to Newton Abbottrain Paignton - Exmouth / ...
2. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
1h 11m
£18–34
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Mayfield Doctors Surgery to Royal Paradebus 80
1h 38m
£3–4
Drive 30.1 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Plymouthcar 30.1 mi
42 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paignton to Plymouthtaxi 30.1 mi
42 min
£130–160

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Distance: 39.6 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Plymouth via Newton Abbot in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South West operates a bus from Mayfield Doctors Surgery to Royal Parade every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 1h 38m.

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