There are 4 ways to get from Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU) by train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 23m£97–182Drive 129.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU)car 129.5 mi
2h 31m£32–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Paignton to Southampton-SOU129.5 mi
2h 31mTrain
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
4h 55m£60–135
Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU) is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU) is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU). However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Southampton Airport Parkway via Newton Abbot and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Paignton and Southampton Airport (SOU) is 209 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.
The best way to get from Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU) without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 23m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU), including transfers.
Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU) is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU).
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What companies run services between Paignton, England and Southampton Airport (SOU), England?
You can take a train from Paignton to Southampton Airport Parkway via Newton Abbot and Reading in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newton Abbot to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Paignton to Southampton-SOU
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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