The average train between Paignton and Dunstable takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Dunstable station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Paignton to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Paignton to Dunstable train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Dunstable is 266.6 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Leagrave via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 25m.