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How to get fromWatford to Paigntonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Watford to Paignton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 30m
    £97–177

  2. Bus via Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus bus Ukn49
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus bus 2 / ...
    9h 17m
    £28–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus bus 501
    6h 17m
    £32–53

  4. Drive  194.7 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Paigntoncar car 194.7 mi
    3h 28m
    £48–70

  5. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    8h 25m
    £205–417

  6. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    7h 8m
    £117–315

Watford to Paignton by train and subway

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Paignton, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Great Western Road 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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