There are 5 ways to get from Paignton to Wigan by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 8m£112–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Great Western Road to County Hallbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from County Hall to Park & Ridebus Cf9
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Abus Cf4
10h 14m£48–82Drive 264.3 mi
- Drive from Paignton to Wigancar 264.3 mi
4h 21m£66–95Train, fly
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
8h 24m£98–233Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Paignton to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
7h 43m£117–200
Paignton to Wigan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Wigan is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Paignton to Wigan is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A via County Hall and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Wigan North Western via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Paignton and Wigan is 282 miles. The road distance is 265.8 miles.
The best way to get from Paignton to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Paignton to Wigan, including transfers.
Paignton to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.
Paignton to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Paignton to Wigan is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Paignton, England and Wigan, England?
You can take a train from Paignton to Wigan North Western via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Wigan North Western via County Hall, Park & Ride, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 10h 14m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–280
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Paignton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Great Western Road to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Paignton to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Paignton to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Wigan is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Paignton to Wigan.
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