Preston to Paignton Trains

Preston to Paignton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Paignton takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Paignton. 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 15m
Duration: 295 mi
Distance: £140
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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6h 10m

£118–181

Preston to Paignton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Paignton at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:17 PM → 5:50 AM
Arrives next day
11h 33m • 2 changes
9:18 PM → 10:17 AM
Arrives next day
12h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
Show more

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