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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Paignton
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Paignton will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cheltenham for Paignton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 193 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Live departures
Cheltenham to Paignton train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Paignton trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:26 Cheltenham | 2h25 | 08:51 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:52 Cheltenham | 2h51 | 10:43 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:29 Cheltenham | 2h38 | 12:07 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Paignton
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Trains from Cheltenham to Paignton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 20:52. The fastest train covers the 193 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 193 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 20:52 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Cheltenham to Paignton trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Cheltenham and Paignton from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Paignton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Paignton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paignton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Paignton
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The public phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station
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