There are 5 ways to get from Stroud to Paignton by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 55m£71–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Roadbus 501
7h 47m£19–39Bus, train, line 12 bus
- Take the bus from Merrywalks to Long Streetbus 65 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rock Streetbus 60
- Take the bus from Rock Street to Broadmeadbus T1
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Hyde Roadbus 12
6h 40m£51–92Drive 125.2 mi
- Drive from Stroud to Paigntoncar 125.2 mi
2h 11m£32–45Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 12m£71–116
Stroud to Paignton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Paignton is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Stroud to Paignton is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Great Western Road via Transport Hub, Arle Court Tpt Hub and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Paignton via Swindon, Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Stroud and Paignton is 170 miles. The road distance is 125.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stroud to Paignton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 55m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Stroud to Paignton, including transfers.
Stroud to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt Hub station.
Stroud to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Stroud to Paignton is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 55m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Stroud, England and Paignton, England?
You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Paignton via Swindon, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newton Abbot in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Great Western Road via Transport Hub, Arle Court Tpt Hub, and Bampfylde Street in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Merrywalks to Long Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Bus Station to Rock Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
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Booking & Getting There
Stroud to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Stroud to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Paignton is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Stroud to Paignton.
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