How to get to Portsmouth from Paignton

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Compare train and coach for Paignton to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, while a train costs an average of £72.

Distance: 179 km

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£72

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£55

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Cheapest

£40

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4h 19m

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3h 49m

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30m

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8h 18m

Average total duration

7h 48m

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30m

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3h 18m

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Paignton to Portsmouth is a coach with an average price of £55.

This is compared to other travel options from Paignton to Portsmouth:

A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paignton to Portsmouth costing on average £72.

The fastest way to travel from Paignton to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Paignton and Portsmouth 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 £72 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-31.66. The journey takes 3h 49m versus 3h 18m 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 Paignton to Portsmouth

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

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

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0:028h20
    Paignton
    8:22Portsmouth
    £1521One-way
    3 changes

Cheapest

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0:028h20
    Paignton
    8:22Portsmouth
    £1521One-way
    3 changes

Fastest

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0:028h20
    Paignton
    8:22Portsmouth
    £1521One-way
    3 changes

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FAQs: Paignton to Portsmouth

Travel to Portsmouth 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 Paignton to Portsmouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Paignton and Portsmouth including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Paignton to Portsmouth is a coach with an average price of £55.

This is compared to other travel options from Paignton to Portsmouth:

A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paignton to Portsmouth costing on average £72.

The fastest way to travel from Paignton to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 18m.

The Paignton to Portsmouth distance is approximately 179 km.
The average frequency per day from Paignton to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paignton and Portsmouth 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 Paignton to Portsmouth:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Paignton, Bus Station and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paignton station (PGN) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paignton to Portsmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Portsmouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Paignton to Portsmouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, London Gatwick Airport, Manchester, Longford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portsmouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Paignton to Portsmouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A visit to Portsmouth typically requires 2 to 3 days to explore its main attractions, such as the Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, and Southsea Beach.

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