Train Edinburgh to Paignton from £346 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Paignton takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

8h 57m

Duration

535 mi

Distance

£346

Average price

Every 3 hours

Frequency

Edinburgh to Paignton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

12:05 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 39m • 1 change
2:04 PM → 10:54 PM
8h 50m • 1 change
3:04 PM → 11:55 PM
8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:02 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 46m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 40m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 4:50 PM
8h 42m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 5:33 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:02 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 46m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 40m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 4:50 PM
8h 42m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 5:33 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:02 AM → 2:35 PM
8h 33m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 3:56 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 5:02 PM
8h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 6:01 PM
8h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:08 AM → 5:46 PM
8h 38m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 7:23 PM
9h 15m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 8:35 PM
8h 30m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 9:34 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:02 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 46m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 40m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 4:50 PM
8h 42m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 5:33 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:02 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 46m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 40m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 4:50 PM
8h 42m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 5:33 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
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