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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 119 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£67 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Paignton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Paignton:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Paignton costing on average £67.
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 55m.
Tickets start at around £67 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£32. The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Paignton from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Paignton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Paignton are Exeter, Plymouth and Newton Abbot. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Paignton on Omio.
Exeter is a compact Devon city known for its Norman cathedral, Roman history and lively quayside. Medieval streets, independent shops and a strong student presence give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Plymouth is a naval city in Devon known for its strong maritime history and broad waterfront. The Hoe and Barbican shape its character, while the university gives it a modern, lived-in feel.
Newton Abbot is a South Devon market town known for horse racing and its closeness to Dartmoor. The centre mixes everyday shops with period character and a relaxed West Country feel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Paignton:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Paignton costing on average £67.
Other travel options to Paignton take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 55m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Paignton as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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