The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton to Bristol
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton to Bristol will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Paignton to Bristol you need to make at least one change.
G05365 · V37444
G05366+
C23656
G05367+
C23659
G05368 · G06167
G05367 · G06829
G05370 · V37443
G05366+
C23656
G05367 · G06829
G05365 · V37444
G05367+
C23659Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Paignton to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 132 km
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£33 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Paignton to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Paignton to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G05365 · V37444 | On time 06:10 Paignton station (PGN) | 1h57 | 08:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G05366+ C23656 | On time 06:38 Paignton station (PGN) | 1h46 | 08:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G05367+ C23659 | On time 07:10 Paignton station (PGN) | 2h14 | 09:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G05367 · G06829 | On time 07:10 Paignton station (PGN) | 1h52 | 09:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G05368 · G06167 | On time 07:50 Paignton station (PGN) | 2h26 | 10:16 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G05370 · V37443 | On time 08:34 Paignton station (PGN) | 1h45 | 10:19 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paignton to Bristol
Trains from Paignton to Bristol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Paignton to Bristol trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Paignton and Bristol from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paignton to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton to Bristol by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paignton and Bristol
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The public phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops outside station on either side of Church Road
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £1
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
- Cost £10
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
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