There are 4 ways to get from Porth to Paignton by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Porth to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
4h 26m£60–118Line 124 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Sophia Gardensbus 124
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Roadbus 501
7h 15m£27–45Drive 139.2 mi
- Drive from Porth to Paigntoncar 139.2 mi
2h 31m£35–51Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain Exmouth - Paignton / ...
5h 29m£61–114
Porth to Paignton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porth to Paignton is to line 124 bus and bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Porth to Paignton is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Porth to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Porth Interchange Bay 2 and arriving at Great Western Road via Sophia Gardens and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Porth to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Porth and arriving at Paignton via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Porth and Paignton is 157 miles. The road distance is 140 miles.
The best way to get from Porth to Paignton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Porth to Paignton, including transfers.
Porth to Paignton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Porth Interchange Bay 2 station.
Porth to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porth station.
The best way to get from Porth to Paignton is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 124 bus and bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Porth, Wales and Paignton, England?
You can take a train from Porth to Paignton via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Great Western Road via Sophia Gardens and Bampfylde Street in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Porth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Porth to Paignton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Porth to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porth to Paignton is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Porth to Paignton.
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