The average train between Luton and Paignton takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 Luton and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Paignton station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Luton to Paignton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Paignton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Luton to Paignton train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Paignton is 272.1 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Paignton via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 30m.