The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilfracombe to Paignton
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilfracombe to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilfracombe to Paignton will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ilfracombe for Paignton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ilfracombe to Paignton
Trains from Ilfracombe to Paignton run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:15, the last at 16:39. The fastest train covers the 94 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 08:15 |
Last train 16:39 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Ilfracombe to Paignton trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Ilfracombe and Paignton from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ilfracombe to Paignton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilfracombe 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ilfracombe and Paignton
- 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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