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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Paignton
Cheapest price
£254
Average price
£267
Fastest journey
4 h 3 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Paignton will cost around £267 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £254.
To travel from Leicester to Paignton you need to make at least one change.
8:504h17Leicester13:07Paignton£2541One-way1 change- 14:504h03Leicester18:53Paignton£2541One-way1 change
- 22:5610h55Leicester9:51Paignton£2541One-way1 change
0:449h49Leicester10:33Paignton£2701One-way2 changes- 6:375h06Leicester11:43Paignton£2701One-way2 changes
- 14:504h03Leicester18:53Paignton£2541One-way1 change
- 8:504h17Leicester13:07Paignton£2541One-way1 change
- 13:074h26Leicester17:33Paignton£2701One-way2 changes
- 14:074h26Leicester18:33Paignton£2701One-way2 changes
- 11:064h37Leicester15:43Paignton£2701One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leicester to Paignton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 297 km
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£117 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Paignton train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Paignton trains for today, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:42 Leicester | 4h52 | 21:34 Paignton | 2 changes | |
| 17:40 Leicester | 4h56 | 22:36 Paignton | 2 changes | |
| 18:38 Leicester | 11h12 | 5:50 Paignton | 2 changes | |
| 22:20 Leicester | 11h31 | 9:51 Paignton | 1 change | |
| Monday 11 May | |||||
| 0:44 Leicester | 9h49 | 10:33 Paignton | 2 changes | |
| 6:37 Leicester | 5h06 | 11:43 Paignton | 2 changes | |
| 7:43 Leicester | 4h56 | 12:39 Paignton | 2 changes | |
| 8:38 Leicester | 5h05 | 13:43 Paignton | 2 changes | |
| 8:50 Leicester | 4h17 | 13:07 Paignton | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Paignton
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Trains from Leicester to Paignton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £84 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 297 km distance in 4h 49m.
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 22:40 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Leicester to Paignton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester and Paignton
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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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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