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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Bristol Temple Meads | Paignton | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Train | Bristol Temple Meads | Paignton | No tags | ||||
| Train | Bristol Temple Meads | Paignton | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Paignton
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Paignton. The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bristol to Paignton by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Bristol to Paignton?
The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Paignton start at $20. The average price for this train route is around $97. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Bristol to Paignton?
The average train trip from Bristol to Paignton takes 1h 53m and covers 133 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 38m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Bristol to Paignton route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to Paignton?
The earliest train from Bristol to Paignton departs at 7:35am. The latest train departs at 6:10pm.
What is the best train operator from Bristol to Paignton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bristol to Paignton?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Bristol to Paignton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bristol to Paignton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bristol to Paignton was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $18To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bristol to Paignton, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $18 to $173 for a train ticket from Bristol to Paignton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-12-17.
