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How to get fromPreston to Paigntonby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Paignton by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 9m
    £140–207

  2. Drive 281.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Paigntoncar car 281.2 mi
    4h 38m
    £68–99

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    5h 2m
    £104–216

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Paigntontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    6h 45m
    £151–232

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    9h 39m
    £138–261

Preston to Paignton by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 6h 9m.

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