The average train between London and Paignton takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Paignton. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
London to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your London to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between London and Paignton is 268.8 km. The road distance is 322 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.