The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Paignton station (PGN) for Exeter Central (EXC) 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 32 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 32 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£10 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC) trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:10 Paignton station (PGN) | 1h10 | 08:20 Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC) by coach or train
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Why should you book Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Trains from Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 10:41. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 10:41 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC) trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Paignton station (PGN) and Exeter Central (EXC) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton station (PGN) to Exeter Central (EXC) 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 Exeter Central (EXC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Paignton station (PGN) and Exeter Central (EXC)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. 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: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
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