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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Paignton is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Paignton is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Paignton?

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 19m.

How far is it from Swanage to Paignton?

The distance between Swanage and Paignton is 153 miles. The road distance is 100.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Swanage to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Paignton train from?

Swanage to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Upwey station.

Where does the Swanage to Paignton train arrive?

Swanage to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Paignton is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Swanage to Paignton.

Where can I stay near Paignton?

There are 2882+ hotels available in Paignton.

Swanage to Paignton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 19m
£65–133
Drive 99.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Paigntoncar 99.6 mi
2h 5m
£25–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
6h 22m
Line 30 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lulworth Covebus 30
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Yeovil Pen Milltrain
3. Take the train from Yeovil Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 42m
£50–104

Swanage to Paignton by bus and train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.6 mi
Duration: 6h 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 19m.

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