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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Taunton is to bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Taunton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Great Western Road and arriving at County Hall. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Taunton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paignton and arriving at Taunton. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Paignton to Taunton?

The distance between Paignton and Taunton is 59 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £24 - £45.

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

The train from Paignton to Taunton takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Taunton bus from?

Paignton to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Paignton to Taunton?

The best way to get from Paignton to Taunton is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Paignton to Taunton bus arrive?

Paignton to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Paignton to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paignton to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Taunton is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Paignton to Taunton.

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

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Paignton to Taunton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paignton to Tauntontrain Paignton - London Paddington / ...
1h 9m
£24–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to County Hallbus 404 / ...
2h 25m
£9–16
Drive 53.3 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Tauntoncar 53.3 mi
1h
£14–20
Train via Newton Abbot
1. Take the train from Paignton to Newton Abbottrain Paignton - Exmouth / ...
2. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Tauntontrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 18m
£24–46

Paignton to Taunton by train

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Distance: 58.7 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Paignton to Taunton 4 times a day. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Great Western Road to County Hall twice daily. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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