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Compare train, coach and flight for Paignton to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 246 km
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4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Brighton from Paignton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paignton to Brighton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:457h20Paignton15:05Brighton£591One-way1 change
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7:457h20Paignton15:05Brighton£591One-way1 change
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7:457h20Paignton15:05Brighton£591One-way1 change
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10:257h45Paignton18:10Brighton£591One-way1 change
0:057h50Paignton7:55Brighton£591One-way1 change
8:308h35Paignton17:05Brighton£791One-way2 changes
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FAQs: Paignton to Brighton
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This is compared to other travel options from Paignton to Brighton:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paignton to Brighton costing on average £80.
A coach is £228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paignton to Brighton costing on average £282.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 40m.
Coach takes on average 8h 55m.
- Around 15 coaches per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paignton and Brighton as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paignton station (PGN) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Coaches mostly depart from Paignton, Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by coach.
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