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

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

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  1. Train via Swansea

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain train
    7h 2m
    £108–212

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus bus 112 / ...
    9h 56m
    £31–118

  3. Drive  215 mi

    1. Drive from Paignton to Tenbycar car 215 mi
    3h 50m
    £53–77

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain train
    8h 18m
    £103–208

Paignton to Tenby by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Upper Park Road via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Swansea City Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 9h 56m.

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