The average train between York and Paignton takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between York and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Paignton. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
York to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your York to Paignton train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between York and Paignton is 426.6 km. The road distance is 535 km.
Cross Country operates a train from York to Newton Abbot every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–240 and the journey takes 5h 29m.