What is the best way to travel from Exeter to Paignton?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Paignton from Exeter?
You can reach Paignton with just £3 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express1h 15m012:15ExeterCoach Station13:30PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2026 12:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 0m018:50ExeterCoach Station19:50PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2026 18:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express1h 0m020:05ExeterCoach Station21:05PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2026 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express0h 53m023:05ExeterCoach Station23:58PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2026 23:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2026 23:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express1h 30m012:00ExeterHoniton Road13:30PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2026 12:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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National Express1h 15m019:50ExeterHoniton Road21:05PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2026 19:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 8m022:50ExeterHoniton Road23:58PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2026 22:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2026 23:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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National Express1h 15m012:15ExeterCoach Station13:30PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2026 12:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 0m020:05ExeterCoach Station21:05PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2026 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express1h 30m012:10ExeterHoniton Road13:40PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2026 12:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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National Express1h 15m019:50ExeterHoniton Road21:05PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2026 19:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 8m022:50ExeterHoniton Road23:58PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2026 22:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2026 23:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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National Express1h 0m018:50ExeterCoach Station19:50PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2026 18:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express1h 15m018:35ExeterHoniton Road19:50PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2026 18:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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National Express1h 0m018:20ExeterCoach Station19:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2026 18:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express1h 30m012:00ExeterHoniton Road13:30PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2026 12:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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National Express1h 8m022:50ExeterHoniton Road23:58PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2026 22:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2026 23:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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National Express1h 15m012:15ExeterCoach Station13:30PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2026 12:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 15m018:05ExeterHoniton Road19:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2026 18:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express1h 30m012:00ExeterHoniton Road13:30PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2026 12:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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National Express1h 8m022:50ExeterHoniton Road23:58PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2026 22:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2026 23:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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National Express1h 0m018:20ExeterCoach Station19:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2026 18:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express1h 15m018:05ExeterHoniton Road19:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2026 18:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 15m019:20ExeterHoniton Road20:35PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2026 19:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2026 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Exeter to Paignton?
You can get to Paignton from Exeter in just 0h 53m with a Bus from National Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express0h 53m023:05ExeterCoach Station23:58PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2026 23:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2026 23:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
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National Express1h 0m018:50ExeterCoach Station19:50PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2026 18:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express1h 0m020:05ExeterCoach Station21:05PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2026 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express1h 15m012:15ExeterCoach Station13:30PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2026 12:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express1h 0m020:05ExeterCoach Station21:05PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2026 20:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express1h 8m022:50ExeterHoniton Road23:58PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2026 22:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2026 23:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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National Express1h 15m019:50ExeterHoniton Road21:05PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2026 19:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 15m012:15ExeterCoach Station13:30PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2026 12:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 30m012:00ExeterHoniton Road13:30PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2026 12:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express1h 0m018:50ExeterCoach Station19:50PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2026 18:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express1h 8m022:50ExeterHoniton Road23:58PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2026 22:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2026 23:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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National Express1h 15m019:50ExeterHoniton Road21:05PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2026 19:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 15m018:35ExeterHoniton Road19:50PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2026 18:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 30m012:10ExeterHoniton Road13:40PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2026 12:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express1h 0m018:20ExeterCoach Station19:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2026 18:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express1h 8m022:50ExeterHoniton Road23:58PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2026 22:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2026 23:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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National Express1h 15m012:15ExeterCoach Station13:30PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2026 12:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 15m018:05ExeterHoniton Road19:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2026 18:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 30m012:00ExeterHoniton Road13:30PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2026 12:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express1h 0m018:20ExeterCoach Station19:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2026 18:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express1h 8m022:50ExeterHoniton Road23:58PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2026 22:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2026 23:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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National Express1h 15m018:05ExeterHoniton Road19:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2026 18:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 15m019:20ExeterHoniton Road20:35PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2026 19:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2026 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express1h 30m012:00ExeterHoniton Road13:30PaigntonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2026 12:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Fastest Buses Sunday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Exeter to Paignton
What are the most popular stations in Exeter and Paignton?
In Exeter, you will usually depart from Cranbrook Train Station, St Davids Station or Central Station, while in Paignton you will be arriving at Central Coach Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Paignton from Exeter? With 4 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Exeter and Paignton, you can pay as low as £3 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from National Express: you will get to Paignton in just 0h 53m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Exeter and Paignton are National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Exeter and Paignton is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Topsham or to Torquay, and look at flights from Exeter Airport, and landing at Exeter Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Exeter to Paignton?
The most popular companies between Exeter and Paignton, are National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
All you need to know when you travel from Exeter to Paignton
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Exeter to Paignton. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Exeter to Paignton
How can I reach Paignton from Exeter?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Paignton from Exeter.
How far is Paignton from Exeter?
The distance between Exeter and Paignton is 31.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Exeter and Paignton?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 5 kgs, and a flight 8 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Exeter to Paignton?
You can get to Paignton with just £3 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Paignton?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Paignton in just 0h 53m with a Bus from National Express.
More routes to Exeter and to Paignton
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Exeter and to Paignton. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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