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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Paignton is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Paignton is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Paignton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Paignton via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Penzance to Paignton?

The distance between Penzance and Paignton is 119 miles. The road distance is 104.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Penzance to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Paignton bus from?

Penzance to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Paignton train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Paignton?

The best way to get from Penzance to Paignton is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Penzance to Paignton bus arrive?

Penzance to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel station.

Where does the Penzance to Paignton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Paignton is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Penzance to Paignton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance to Paignton?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Newton Abbottrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 6m
£53–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotelbus 404
4h 38m
£23–53
Drive 104.3 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Paigntoncar 104.3 mi
2h 2m
£26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus 80
4h 18m
£38–71

Penzance to Paignton by train

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Distance: 118.1 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel once daily. Tickets cost £21–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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