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Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum
Volunteer-run museum covering local maritime, social, and railway history through photographs, artefacts, and changing displays in the town centre.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£66
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 43 m
Trains on 18 Sept
13
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Teignmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Teignmouth will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 13 trains from London to Teignmouth, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 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.
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G14982 · C48021Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Teignmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a flight costs an average of £257.
Distance: 259 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£53 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £257 Average Price | £63 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Teignmouth:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Teignmouth costing on average £53.
A coach is £241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Teignmouth costing on average £257.
Other travel options to Teignmouth take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 16m.
Flight takes on average 7h 31m.
The journey is about 34m faster (3h 17m by train vs 3h 51m by car) and roughly £10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£53 vs £63). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London to Teignmouth trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:20 London | 3h52 | 11:12 Teignmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:20 London | 3h52 | 13:12 Teignmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:34 London | 2h38 | 12:12 Teignmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:36 London | 2h41 | 16:17 Teignmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
W34663 · G14977 · C47993 | 5:23 London Paddington (PAD) | 3h55 | 9:18 Teignmouth station (TGM) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from London to Teignmouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 0:25 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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Volunteer-run museum covering local maritime, social, and railway history through photographs, artefacts, and changing displays in the town centre.
Compact artist-led gallery showing contemporary exhibitions and creative projects. A good stop for current local art close to the seafront.
Public gallery space inside the arts venue, presenting rotating exhibitions, community art, and cultural events in a central location.
Broad seafront lawn beside the beach, used for walks, events, and sea views. It is the heart of Teignmouth’s traditional resort atmosphere.
Long sandy beach popular for strolling, swimming, and classic coastal views. It is one of the town’s main visitor draws in all seasons.
Historic fishing and boating quarter by the estuary, with old buildings, harbour views, and a more local character than the main seafront.
A classic Devon cream tea of scones, clotted cream and jam. In Devon the cream goes on before the jam, making it a proud local custom.
Sweet crab landed on the South Devon coast, prized for delicate meat and freshness. Often served simply dressed to showcase local fishing heritage.
Traditional fish and chips made with fresh local catch, battered and fried with chips. A staple seaside supper in Teignmouth and across Devon.
Popular seaside fish and chip shop near the seafront, known for reliable classics and an easy-going takeaway and casual dining atmosphere.
Smart but relaxed restaurant on Teignmouth seafront focused on fresh fish, shellfish and modern British cooking with sea views.
Established bakery and café for breakfasts, light lunches, cakes and cream teas. A dependable stop for traditional Devon baked treats.
Moderate for an English seaside town: dining and stays are usually cheaper than London, but summer weekends and seafront areas raise accommodation and meal prices.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis; cafés usually just small change or no tip.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Teignmouth 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 Teignmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Teignmouth trains use the London Paddington to Teignmouth station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Teignmouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Teignmouth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Teignmouth.
Ticket office support is available at Teignmouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Teignmouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Teignmouth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Teignmouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 station - This station has step free access to both platforms however this is only via local roads in respect of Exeter bound platform. On the station this platform can only be accessed via a footbridge. 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: No, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please speak to a 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.
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