Paignton to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Preston takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 42m
Duration: 295 mi
Distance: £139
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 22m

£118–181

Paignton to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Paignton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:22 PM → 8:50 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
8:10 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
11h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:50 AM
10h 48m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:50 AM
10h 48m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 5:51 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 6:50 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:34 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:50 AM
10h 48m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:50 AM
10h 48m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paignton to Preston? 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.