There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Paignton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 45m£74–136Drive 147.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Paigntoncar 147.6 mi
2h 50m£37–54Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus 501
7h 25m£40–68Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
5h 26m£62–129
Portsmouth to Paignton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Paignton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Paignton is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Paignton. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Great Western Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Paignton via Westbury (Wilts) and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Paignton is 180 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Portsmouth to Paignton, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Paignton is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Paignton, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Paignton via Westbury (Wilts) and Newton Abbot in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Great Western Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Great Western Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Paignton is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Portsmouth to Paignton.
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