Getting To Us
Transport and Transfers
Getting to us is easy! We offer a complete travel advisory service that will help you organize your journey. We can book your bus or train tickets, provide timetables or arrange to have a representative meet you on arrival at the airport.
Getting To Paignton (Adult Courses)
Paignton is in the South West of England, 350 kilometres from London.
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There are 4 airports in and around London: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. Heathrow is the most convenient of these. Bristol and Exeter are the nearest airports to Paignton. There are an increasing number of flights to Exeter and Bristol airports. Please contact us for details of transferring from these regional airports to Paignton. There are also flights daily from Gatwick to Plymouth airport.
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National Express Coaches run a direct service from Heathrow airport to Paignton, it takes about 4.5 hours. There are connections from Gatwick, Stansted and Luton to Heathrow airport.
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The Devon School minibus runs a transfer service to and from London Heathrow airport (the most convenient airport for students travelling to Paignton) on Sundays during the summer. This must be booked in advance.
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There are fast trains from London (Paddington Station) to Paignton, journey time is about 3.5 hours.
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We can offer a private chauffeur transfer from any of the airports.
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Ferry services operate from France and Spain to Plymouth.
When we know your arrival time, all students will be met in Paignton by either their host family or a member of our staff. We make a small administration charge for some services.
Getting To Paignton (Teenager Homestay Courses)
Paignton is in the South West of England, 350 kilometres from London. All teenagers will be met at their drop-off point in Paignton by their host family.
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There are 4 airports in and around London: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. Heathrow is the most convenient of these. Bristol and Exeter are the nearest airports to Paignton. There are an increasing number of flights to Exeter and Bristol airports. Please contact us for details of transferring from these regional airports to Paignton. There are also flights daily from Gatwick to Plymouth airport.
Teenagers who are not arriving in a group or with their parents have two ways of reaching the Devon School:
The Devon School private bus service leaves Heathrow airport every Sunday at approximately 16.00. The same service is also available on the return journey. Representatives of the Devon School will be at the airport every Sunday to meet flights and accompany students direct to Paignton. Students wishing to use this service should book flights arriving between 11.30 and 15.00 and departing between 14.00 and 17.30. The transfer must be booked with full flight details at least 3 weeks in advance.
Please note no seats can be reserved until these details are received. Juniors with flights booked outside the above-mentioned times will need a Meet & Greet service for the extra time spent at the airport.
Teenagers over the age of 14 can also be met at the airport and accompanied by a member of our London agency who will then put them on the direct National Express coach service to Paignton (Meet and Greet Service).
Getting To Taunton (Residential Teenager Courses)
Taunton is in the South West of England, 245 kilometres from London.
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The three most convenient airports for travel to Taunton are Heathrow (3 hours distance), Bristol (1 hour) and Exeter (1 hour).
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Groups will have their private coach transfers organised by the School. We also organise the meeting and transfers for individual students who will then be accompanied to Taunton by one of our representatives. Students should book flights that do not arrive after 18.00 and which have departures after 12.00.
