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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Castle Carytrain train Plymouth - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    4h 50m
    £56–112

  2. Drive 81.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paignton to Portlandcar car 81.1 mi
    1h 45m
    £20–29

  3. Train, bus

    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 / ...
    5h 4m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 44A
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    7h 41m

Paignton to Portland by train and bus

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Mereside via Newton Abbot, Castle Cary, Weymouth, and King Street in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayfield Doctors Surgery to Victoria Square via Coronation Road opp Town Mill, Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, and Kings Statue in around 7h 41m.

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