The average train between Croydon and Paignton takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Croydon to Paignton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Croydon to Paignton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Croydon to Paignton train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Croydon and Paignton is 265 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 29m.