There are 4 ways to get from Paignton to Southampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain Paignton - Exmouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 13m£57–125Drive 127.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paignton to Southamptoncar 127.5 mi
2h 38m£31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
7h 28m£49–121Train via Westbury
- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Westbury (Wilts)train Plymouth - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 17m£65–127
Paignton to Southampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Southampton is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Paignton to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Southampton Central via Exeter St Davids and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Paignton and Southampton is 142 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.
The best way to get from Paignton to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Paignton to Southampton, including transfers.
Paignton to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.
Paignton to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Paignton station.
The best way to get from Paignton to Southampton is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Paignton, England and Southampton, England?
You can take a train from Paignton to Southampton Central via Exeter St Davids and Salisbury in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newton Abbot to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Paignton to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Paignton to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Southampton is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Paignton to Southampton.
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