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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton to Gloucester
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton to Gloucester will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 2 trains that leave Paignton for Gloucester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 184 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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 train and coach for Paignton to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 184 km
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3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paignton to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for Paignton to Gloucester trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 14:38 Paignton | 3h16 | 17:54 Gloucester | 1 change | |
 | 17:40 Paignton | 3h19 | 20:59 Gloucester | 1 change | |
| 20:19 Paignton | 2h46 | 23:05 Gloucester | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
| 04:57 Paignton | 3h29 | 08:26 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:20 Paignton | 3h06 | 13:26 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paignton to Gloucester
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Trains from Paignton to Gloucester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 20:41. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 184 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 20:41 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Paignton to Gloucester trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Paignton and Gloucester from £29. 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 to Gloucester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton to Gloucester 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 Gloucester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Paignton and Gloucester
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- 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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ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- 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: Yes
- 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: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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