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The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton to Stroud
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£150
Average price
£160
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
175 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton to Stroud is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton to Stroud will cost around £160 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £150.
Fast trains
To travel from Paignton to Stroud you need to make at least 4 changes.

17:403h53
Paignton21:33Stroud
£1501One-way
3 changes

21:399h44
Paignton07:23Stroud
£1501One-way
3 changes

00:019h27
Paignton09:28Stroud
£1671One-way
3 changes

06:343h56
Paignton10:30Stroud
£1671One-way
3 changes

07:393h51
Paignton11:30Stroud
£1671One-way
3 changes

08:453h12
Paignton11:57Stroud
£1941One-way
4 changes

09:453h12
Paignton12:57Stroud
£1941One-way
4 changes

10:423h15
Paignton13:57Stroud
£1941One-way
4 changes

13:403h17
Paignton16:57Stroud
£1941One-way
4 changes

16:403h17
Paignton19:57Stroud
£2031One-way
4 changes
Live departures
Paignton to Stroud train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 00:21
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 00:01 Paignton | 7h56 | 07:57 Stroud | 4 changes | |
![]() | 00:01 Paignton | 9h27 | 09:28 Stroud | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paignton to Stroud
Trains from Paignton to Stroud run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £152 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £152 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 05:27 |
Last train 19:59 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Paignton to Stroud trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Paignton and Stroud from £152. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 36m
Cheapest Price
£96
CrossCountry frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest Price
£55
Great Western Rail frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 19m
Cheapest Price
£176
Cross Country frequency
2 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 12m
Cheapest Price
£151
first_great_western frequency
24 a day
FAQs: Paignton to Stroud train
FAQs: Travel by train from Paignton to Stroud easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paignton to Stroud.

The train distance from Paignton to Stroud is 175 km.
The train journey from Paignton to Stroud covers a distance of 175 km and takes approximately 3h 12m. Trains run 6 per day.
Booking trains from Paignton to Stroud in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Paignton to Stroud leaves at 5:27.
The last train from Paignton to Stroud departs at 19:59.
The cost of a train ticket from Paignton to Stroud can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £152, while the average price tends to be around £180.
Trains from Paignton to Stroud run approximately 6 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Stroud is by train, costing approximately £152.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Paignton to Stroud.
The train station in Paignton that goes to Stroud is Paignton station (PGN), and it arrives at Stroud station (STD).
There is no night train service from Paignton to Stroud.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Paignton to Stroud.
Yes, you can take the train from Paignton to Stroud.
To travel from Paignton to Stroud, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paignton and Stroud
Paignton
Stroud
The major train station for departures in Paignton is Paignton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Paignton for your trip from Paignton to Stroud.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
Parking
- Car Park: Winter Prices
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Paignton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Stroud is Stroud. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stroud for your journey to Stroud from Paignton.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 18:00 Saturday 07:15 - 14:30 Sunday 09:45 - 17:00 Until further notice.
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access to each platform via drop off points however step free access between the ticket office and Platform 2 can only be achieved via a stepbridge on 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 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: under footbridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Stroud
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Car park on Platform 2 side for both directions
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