The average train between Paignton and Nottingham takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paignton to Nottingham? 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 Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Nottingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Paignton to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Paignton to Nottingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Nottingham is 325.8 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Nottingham via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 25m.