There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Paignton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 47m£58–113Drive 99.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swanage to Paigntoncar 99.8 mi
2h 7m£25–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 1m£38–72Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus 501
9h 19m£48–78Line 40 bus, train, bus, line 923 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Poole stationbus 40
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Elmsbus 923
- Take the bus from The Elms to Strandbus
- Take the train from Exmouth to Paigntontrain
9h 37m
Swanage to Paignton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Paignton is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Swanage to Paignton is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Great Western Road via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Paignton via Upwey, Castle Cary and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Swanage and Paignton is 155 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swanage to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Swanage to Paignton, including transfers.
Swanage to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Swanage to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Upwey station.
The best way to get from Swanage to Paignton is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Swanage, England and Paignton, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Paignton via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, and Newton Abbot in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Great Western Road via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exmouth to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from Weymouth station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Weymouth station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Swanage to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Swanage to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Paignton is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Swanage to Paignton.
There are 2817+ hotels available in Paignton.






