The average train between Paignton and Croydon takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Croydon. 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 Paignton and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Croydon at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Paignton to Croydon? 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 Paignton to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Newton Abbot station and arriving at London Paddington station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Paignton to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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The distance between Paignton and Croydon is 265 km. The road distance is 312 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 2h 35m.