The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth station (PLY) to Paignton station (PGN)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth station (PLY) to Paignton station (PGN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth station (PLY) to Paignton station (PGN) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
To travel from Plymouth station (PLY) to Paignton station (PGN) you need to make at least one change.
W34552 · C479714:540h56Plymouth station (PLY)5:50Paignton station (PGN)£111One-way1 change
W34553 · C479755:550h57Plymouth station (PLY)6:52Paignton station (PGN)£171One-way1 change
W34552 · C479714:540h56Plymouth station (PLY)5:50Paignton station (PGN)£111One-way1 change
W34553 · C479755:550h57Plymouth station (PLY)6:52Paignton station (PGN)£171One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Plymouth station (PLY) to Paignton station (PGN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth station (PLY) to Paignton station (PGN) 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 train 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 £6.
Distance: 41 km
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Live departures
Plymouth station (PLY) to Paignton station (PGN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth station (PLY) to Paignton station (PGN) trains for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01064+ C47986 | On time 7:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h03 | 8:30 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G15201 · C47988 | On time 7:45 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h10 | 8:55 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G14921 · C47991 | On time 8:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h16 | 9:32 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G00869_G01067+ C47991 | On time 8:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h05 | 9:32 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
W34559 · C47993 | On time 8:35 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h08 | 9:43 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G15202+ G01130 | On time 8:49 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h02 | 9:51 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
W34562 · W34780 | On time 9:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h02 | 10:17 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G01069+ C47995 | On time 9:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h06 | 10:33 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G15203 · C47998 | On time 9:42 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h10 | 10:52 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
W34566 · C48000 | On time 10:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h09 | 11:24 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G01073+ C48003 | On time 10:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h16 | 11:43 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
W34572 · C48004 | On time 11:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h09 | 12:24 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
W34577 · C48010 | On time 12:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h09 | 13:24 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G01080+ C48013 | On time 12:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h16 | 13:43 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G14925 · C48015 | On time 13:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h08 | 14:23 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G01082+ C48018 | On time 13:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h21 | 14:48 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
W34583 · C48021 | On time 14:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h08 | 15:23 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G01083+ C48024 | On time 14:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h16 | 15:43 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
W34589 · C48025 | On time 15:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h08 | 16:23 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G14927 · C48028 | On time 15:49 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h01 | 16:50 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
W34593 · C48030 | On time 16:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h18 | 17:33 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G00730+ C48030 | On time 16:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h06 | 17:33 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G14930 · C48033 | On time 16:50 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h12 | 18:02 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G00735+ C48035 | On time 17:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h06 | 18:33 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G14914 · C48048 | On time 19:49 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h45 | 21:34 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G66829+ C48048 | On time 20:08 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h26 | 21:34 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
G15209 · C48052 | On time 21:25 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h29 | 22:54 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
Y41740 · C48054 | On time 22:23 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h32 | 23:55 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 28 May | |||||
W34552 · C47971 | 4:54 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0h56 | 5:50 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
W34553 · C47975 | 5:55 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0h57 | 6:52 Paignton station (PGN) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth station (PLY) to Paignton station (PGN)
Trains from Plymouth station (PLY) to Paignton station (PGN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:14, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 7:14 |
Last train 21:25 |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Plymouth station (PLY) to Paignton station (PGN) trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Plymouth station (PLY) and Paignton station (PGN) 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: Plymouth station (PLY) to Paignton station (PGN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth station (PLY) to Paignton station (PGN) 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 station (PGN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth station (PLY) and Paignton station (PGN)
- 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
- 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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