What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Paignton?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Paignton is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Paignton?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Paignton is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Great Western Road via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Paignton via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Margate to Paignton?

The distance between Margate and Paignton is 296 miles. The road distance is 266.9 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Paignton without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £75 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Paignton?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Margate to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Paignton bus from?

Margate to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Paignton train from?

Margate to Paignton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Paignton?

The best way to get from Margate to Paignton is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £75 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Margate to Paignton bus arrive?

Margate to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Margate to Paignton train arrive?

Margate to Paignton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Paignton is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Margate to Paignton.

How do I get a train ticket from Margate to Paignton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Margate to Paignton?

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Where can I stay near Paignton?

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Margate to Paignton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Margate to Paignton by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras IntlMargate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton AbbotLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
5h 20m
£76–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Great Western Road404 / ...
10h 20m
£31–68
Drive 265.4 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Paignton265.4 mi
4h 36m
£65–94
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
9h 18m
£136–386
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoria
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
7h 23m
£44–157
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)LHR - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
8h 47m
£164–495
Train to London City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)LCY - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
8h 46m
£228–698

Margate to Paignton by train and subway

164Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.9 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Paignton, England?

You can take a train from Margate to Paignton via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Great Western Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 20m.

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