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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Paignton is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Paignton is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Great Western Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Paignton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Paignton?

The distance between Preston and Paignton is 307 miles. The road distance is 282.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Preston to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Paignton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Paignton train from?

Preston to Paignton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Paignton?

The best way to get from Preston to Paignton is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Preston to Paignton bus arrive?

Preston to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Paignton train arrive?

Preston to Paignton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Preston to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Paignton is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Preston to Paignton.

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

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Where can I stay near Paignton?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Paigntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
6h 45m
£129–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Roadbus 501
10h 30m
£51–84
Drive 281.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Paigntoncar 281.2 mi
4h 38m
£70–101
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 51m
£122–186
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
9h 42m
£120–215

Preston to Paignton by train

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Distance: 305.1 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Paignton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Great Western Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bampfylde Street in around 10h 30m.

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