The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Paignton
Cheapest price
£173
Average price
£185
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Paignton will cost around £185 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £173.
To travel from Oxford to Paignton you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Oxford to Paignton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 218 km
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3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oxford to Paignton train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Paignton trains for tomorrow, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:05 Oxford | 3h47 | 09:52 Paignton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:04 Oxford | 4h02 | 13:06 Paignton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:19 Oxford | 3h28 | 13:47 Paignton | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Paignton
Trains from Oxford to Paignton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £65 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 218 km distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 218 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 20:19 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Oxford to Paignton trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Oxford and Paignton from £65. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oxford to Paignton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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 Oxford and Paignton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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 taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- 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 Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- 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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