The average train between Nottingham and Paignton takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Paignton at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Paignton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Nottingham to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Nottingham to Paignton train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Nottingham and Paignton is 325.8 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 5h 30m.