How to get to Paignton from Gloucester

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Compare train and coach for Gloucester to Paignton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £49, while a train costs an average of £49.

Distance: 184 km

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£49

Average Price

Cheapest

£36

Average Price

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3h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 31m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 24m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to Paignton is a train with an average price of £49.
The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to Paignton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 1m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gloucester and Paignton including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-13.75. The journey takes 2h 31m versus 2h 24m 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.

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from Gloucester to Paignton

How to get to Paignton from Gloucester by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Gloucester to Paignton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    7:072h45
    Gloucester
    9:52Paignton
    £1441One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    7:072h45
    Gloucester
    9:52Paignton
    £1441One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    7:072h45
    Gloucester
    9:52Paignton
    £1441One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    16:082h46
    Gloucester
    18:54Paignton
    £1441One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    10:092h57
    Gloucester
    13:06Paignton
    £1441One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Gloucester to Paignton

Travel to Paignton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gloucester to Paignton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gloucester and Paignton including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to Paignton is a train with an average price of £49.
The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to Paignton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 1m.
The Gloucester to Paignton distance is approximately 184 km.
The average frequency per day from Gloucester to Paignton is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Paignton as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gloucester to Paignton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Paignton station (PGN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gloucester to Paignton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Paignton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Gloucester to Paignton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Totnes, Plymouth, Bristol, Exeter. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paignton and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Gloucester to Paignton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
To explore Paignton's key attractions, such as Paignton Zoo, the sandy beaches, and the Dartmouth Steam Railway, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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