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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Paignton
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Paignton will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 5 trains that leave Plymouth for Paignton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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 Plymouth to Paignton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 41 km
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£10 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Plymouth to Paignton train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Paignton trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:35 Plymouth | 1h08 | 08:43 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:15 Plymouth | 1h09 | 10:24 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:50 Plymouth | 1h12 | 17:02 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 20 November | |||||
| 03:54 Plymouth | 0h56 | 04:50 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:55 Plymouth | 0h57 | 05:52 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Paignton
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Trains from Plymouth to Paignton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 56m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 23:21 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Plymouth to Paignton trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Plymouth and Paignton from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Plymouth to Paignton
There are regular trains from Plymouth to Paignton throughout the day with departures starting at just before 5:30 a.m. and continuing until around midnight. Routes are operated by both CrossCountry and Great Western Railway. Journey time is between 1 hour and 1 hour 50 minutes and involves a connection at Newton Abbot. The service is reduced to around one train an hour on Sundays.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Plymouth to Paignton?
Departure Station:Trains from Plymouth to Paignton depart from the town' station located approximately 5 minutes walk from Plymouth University and 10 minutes from the city centre. It has a large car park, bicycle storage facilities and a taxi rank as well as being served by local buses.
Arrival Station:Trains arrive at Paignton Station which is in the heart of the town and just a short walk from the beach. Adjacent to the train station is the bus station from where routes serve the town and surrounding countryside. Paignton Station has a small carpark, some bicycle stands and a taxi rank.
FAQs: Plymouth to Paignton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Paignton
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Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
Parking
TaxisLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to shelter on platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on Saltash Road, next to HMS Drake Barracks.
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HotelLost and Found Office
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- 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 the station subway. 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 may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance 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 Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- 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's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access, however both platforms can only be accessed via steep ramps with limited handrails for support. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.” This station has step free access to the single platform but this can be accessed via a long ramp from a gated station entrance, there are limited handrails to the ramp and in places the gradient is moderate.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Main road (Wolseley Road) bus stops outside Lloyds Bank
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental- 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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