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Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Blackpool takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton to Blackpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 16m
Duration
313 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Paignton to Blackpool train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Paignton and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 50m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 28m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited14h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 21m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 21m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 21m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 21m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 21m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 14m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paignton to Blackpool? 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.

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  • Distance: 312.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Paignton, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Paignton to Blackpool North via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 54m.

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