There are 4 ways to get from Porthcawl to Paignton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 10m£68–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Roadbus 501
7h 49m£25–43Drive 150.7 mi
- Drive from Porthcawl to Paigntoncar 150.7 mi
2h 40m£38–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
6h 30m£59–109
Porthcawl to Paignton by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Paignton is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Paignton is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Great Western Road via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Paignton via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Porthcawl and Paignton is 170 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.
The best way to get from Porthcawl to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Porthcawl to Paignton, including transfers.
Porthcawl to Paignton bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Porthcawl Library station.
Porthcawl to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Porthcawl to Paignton is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Paignton, England?
You can take a bus from Northways to Paignton via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Bristol Parkway, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Great Western Road via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Bampfylde Street in around 7h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- 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 Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- 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
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West 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
- £17–30
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Porthcawl to Paignton bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 station.
Porthcawl to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Paignton is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Porthcawl to Paignton.
There are 2785+ hotels available in Paignton.

















