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How to get fromPaignton to Tilburyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Paignton to Tilbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    4h 51m
    £100–189

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X10
    10h 3m
    £49–117

  3. Drive  216.9 mi

    1. Drive from Paignton to Tilburycar car 216.9 mi
    4h 24m
    £54–78

  4. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    7h 2m
    £244–503

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train Paignton - Exmouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    6h 10m
    £94–194

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    7h 50m
    £217–463

  7. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    7h 51m
    £121–278

Paignton to Tilbury by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Calcutta Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 3m.

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