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How to get fromSt Ives to Paigntonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from St Ives to Paignton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Erth to Newton Abbottrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    3h 51m
    £45–89
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus bus 404 / ...
    5h 46m
    £21–38
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Railway Stationbus bus 14
    2. Take the train from Truro to Totnestrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    5h 12m
    £35–66
  4. Drive  102.8 mi

    1. Drive from St Ives to Paigntoncar car 102.8 mi
    2h 2m
    £26–38

St Ives to Paignton by train

Calendar131Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Paignton, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Great Western Road once daily. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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