How to get to Paignton from Swansea

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Compare coach and train for Swansea to Paignton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £89, while a train costs an average of £89.

Distance: 134 km

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£89

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Cheapest

£45

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4h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 5m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Swansea to Paignton is a train with an average price of £89.
The fastest way to travel from Swansea to Paignton is by train with an average journey time of 4h 8m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swansea and Paignton including taking a coach and train.
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 £89 compared to roughly £45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£43. The journey takes 3h 38m versus 3h 5m 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 Swansea to Paignton

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    10:408h40
    Swansea
    19:20Paignton
    £361One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:408h40
    Swansea
    19:20Paignton
    £361One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    13:405h40
    Swansea
    19:20Paignton
    £531One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Swansea 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 Swansea to Paignton.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Swansea and Paignton including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Swansea to Paignton is a train with an average price of £89.
The fastest way to travel from Swansea to Paignton is by train with an average journey time of 4h 8m.
The Swansea to Paignton distance is approximately 134 km.
The average frequency per day from Swansea to Paignton is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swansea to Paignton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Paignton station (PGN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swansea to Paignton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry to go to Paignton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Swansea 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 Swansea to Paignton, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
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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