The average train between Inverness and Paignton takes 15h 59m and the fastest train takes 11h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 4 times a day between Inverness and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Paignton at 7:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 15h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Paignton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Paignton station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.
Inverness to Paignton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Paignton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Inverness to Paignton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Paignton is 784.4 km. The road distance is 1,076 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Paignton via Haymarket, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, and Newton Abbot in around 12h 40m.