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How to get fromSwansea to Paigntonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Paignton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbottrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 35m
    £82–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Roadbus bus 501
    7h 24m
    £22–86

  3. Drive  165.4 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Paigntoncar car 165.4 mi
    2h 54m
    £41–60

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    5h 41m
    £73–147

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    6h 23m
    £62–120

Swansea to Paignton by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Paignton, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Paignton via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Great Western Road via Bus Station and Bampfylde Street in around 7h 24m.

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