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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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.
Travel optionsfrom Gloucester to Paignton
How to get to Paignton from Gloucester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gloucester to Paignton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:072h45Gloucester9:52Paignton£1441One-way1 change
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7:072h45Gloucester9:52Paignton£1441One-way1 change
Fastest
7:072h45Gloucester9:52Paignton£1441One-way1 change
Other options
16:082h46Gloucester18:54Paignton£1441One-way1 change
10:092h57Gloucester13:06Paignton£1441One-way1 change
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FAQs: Gloucester to Paignton
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- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Paignton station (PGN).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Paignton by train.
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