What is the best way to travel from Paignton to Brighton?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Brighton from Paignton?
You can reach Brighton with just £32 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 Express8h 32m010:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station18:57BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 10:25:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 18:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 32m
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National Express8h 37m010:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station19:02BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 10:25:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 19:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 37m
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National Express8h 28m010:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station18:53BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 10:25:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 18:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 28m
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National Express7h 52m015:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 15:25:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 52m
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National Express7h 55m015:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:20BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 15:25:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express8h 5m004:52PaigntonCentral Coach Station12:57BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 04:52:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 12:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express7h 56m004:52PaigntonCentral Coach Station12:48BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 04:52:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 12:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 56m
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National Express8h 10m004:52PaigntonCentral Coach Station13:02BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 04:52:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 13:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express7h 52m015:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 15:25:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 52m
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National Express7h 48m015:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:13BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 15:25:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 48m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Aurigny Air Services3h 40m015:30Exeter AirportExeter Airport19:10London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aurigny Air Services goes from Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2025 15:30:00 to London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £152 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Cheapest Flights Monday
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National Express8h 25m004:32PaigntonCentral Coach Station12:57BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 04:32:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 12:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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National Express8h 16m004:32PaigntonCentral Coach Station12:48BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 04:32:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 12:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 16m
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National Express8h 30m004:32PaigntonCentral Coach Station13:02BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 04:32:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 13:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express8h 27m007:35PaigntonCentral Coach Station16:02BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 07:35:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 16:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 27m
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National Express7h 57m015:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 15:20:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 57m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express7h 53m015:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:13BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 15:20:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 53m
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National Express7h 57m015:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 15:20:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 57m
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National Express8h 0m015:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:20BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 15:20:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express8h 16m004:32PaigntonCentral Coach Station12:48BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 04:32:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 12:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 16m
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National Express8h 25m004:32PaigntonCentral Coach Station12:57BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 04:32:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 12:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Paignton to Brighton?
You can get to Brighton from Paignton in just 3h 40m with a Flight from Aurigny Air Services. 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 Express7h 52m015:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 15:25:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 52m
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National Express7h 55m015:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:20BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 15:25:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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National Express8h 28m010:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station18:53BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 10:25:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 18:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 28m
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National Express8h 32m010:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station18:57BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 10:25:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 18:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 32m
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National Express8h 37m010:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station19:02BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2025 10:25:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2025 19:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 37m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express7h 48m015:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:13BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 15:25:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 48m
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National Express7h 52m015:25PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 15:25:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 52m
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National Express7h 56m004:52PaigntonCentral Coach Station12:48BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 04:52:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 12:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 56m
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National Express8h 5m004:52PaigntonCentral Coach Station12:57BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 04:52:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 12:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express8h 10m004:52PaigntonCentral Coach Station13:02BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2025 04:52:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2025 13:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Aurigny Air Services3h 40m015:30Exeter AirportExeter Airport19:10London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aurigny Air Services goes from Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2025 15:30:00 to London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £152 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Fastest Flights Monday
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National Express7h 57m015:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 15:20:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 57m
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National Express8h 16m004:32PaigntonCentral Coach Station12:48BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 04:32:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 12:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 16m
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National Express8h 25m004:32PaigntonCentral Coach Station12:57BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 04:32:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 12:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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National Express8h 27m007:35PaigntonCentral Coach Station16:02BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 07:35:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 16:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 27m
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National Express8h 30m004:32PaigntonCentral Coach Station13:02BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 04:32:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 13:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express7h 53m015:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:13BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 15:20:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 53m
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National Express7h 57m015:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 15:20:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 57m
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National Express8h 0m015:20PaigntonCentral Coach Station23:20BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 15:20:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express8h 16m004:32PaigntonCentral Coach Station12:48BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 04:32:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 12:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 16m
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National Express8h 25m004:32PaigntonCentral Coach Station12:57BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 04:32:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 12:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Paignton to Brighton
What are the most popular stations in Paignton and Brighton?
In Paignton, you will usually depart from Central Station or Central Coach Station, while in Brighton you will be arriving at Pier, York Place or Moulsecoomb Train 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 Brighton from Paignton? With 4 connections between 1 Bus and Flight 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 Paignton and Brighton, you can pay as low as £32 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 Flight from Aurigny Air Services: you will get to Brighton in just 3h 40m.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 Paignton and Brighton are National Express and Aurigny Air Services, 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 Paignton and Brighton 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 Torquay or to Hove, and look at flights from Exeter Airport, and landing at London Gatwick 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 Paignton to Brighton?
The most popular companies between Paignton and Brighton, are National Express and Aurigny Air Services. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Airlines: Aurigny Air Services
All you need to know when you travel from Paignton to Brighton
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Paignton to Brighton. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Paignton to Brighton
How can I reach Brighton from Paignton?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Brighton from Paignton.
How far is Brighton from Paignton?
The distance between Paignton and Brighton is 245.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Paignton and Brighton?
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 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 42 kgs, and a flight 60 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Paignton to Brighton?
You can get to Brighton with just £32 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Paignton to Brighton?
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 Brighton in just 3h 40m with a Flight from Aurigny Air Services.
More routes to Paignton and to Brighton
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Paignton and to Brighton. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- Bath to Paignton
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