There are 4 ways to get from Paignton to Tenby by train, bus, 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 Swansea
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
7h 1m£108–217Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus 7
- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
10h 44m£32–108Drive 215 mi
- Drive from Paignton to Tenbycar 215 mi
3h 50m£52–76Train
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain
8h 18m£103–208
Paignton to Tenby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Tenby is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Paignton to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Mayfield Doctors Surgery and arriving at Upper Park Road via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Exeter, Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Tenby via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Paignton and Tenby is 250 miles. The road distance is 216.2 miles.
The best way to get from Paignton to Tenby without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 1m and costs £100 - £220.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Paignton to Tenby, including transfers.
Paignton to Tenby bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel station.
Paignton to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Paignton to Tenby is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 1m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Paignton, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Paignton to Tenby via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayfield Doctors Surgery to Upper Park Road via Coronation Road opp Town Mill, Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 10h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- 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
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Paignton to Tenby bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.
Paignton to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Tenby is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Paignton to Tenby.
Book your Paignton to Tenby train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1984+ hotels available in Tenby.

























