The average train between Axminster and Paignton takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Paignton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Axminster and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Paignton station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Axminster to Paignton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Paignton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Paignton station.
Book your Axminster to Paignton train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Axminster and Paignton is 55.7 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Paignton via Exeter St Davids in around 1h 58m.