The cheapest and fastest trains from Poole to Paignton
Cheapest price
£129
Average price
£151
Fastest journey
4 h 22 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poole to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poole to Paignton will cost around £151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £129.
To travel from Poole to Paignton you need to make at least 2 changes.
8:174h22Poole12:39Paignton£1291One-way2 changes
5:404h37Poole10:17Paignton£1621One-way2 changes
13:074h37Poole17:44Paignton£1621One-way2 changes
8:174h22Poole12:39Paignton£1291One-way2 changes
5:404h37Poole10:17Paignton£1621One-way2 changes
13:074h37Poole17:44Paignton£1621One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Poole to Paignton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £62, and a coach costs an average of £58.
Distance: 116 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£62 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Poole to Paignton train times
The table below shows live departures for Poole to Paignton trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:40 Poole | 4h37 | 10:17 Paignton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:17 Poole | 4h22 | 12:39 Paignton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:07 Poole | 4h37 | 17:44 Paignton | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Poole to Paignton
Trains from Poole to Paignton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £58 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 19:28. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 116 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 5:40 |
Last train 19:28 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
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Train companies: South Western Railway from Poole to Paignton trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Poole and Paignton from £58. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Poole to Paignton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poole 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Poole and Paignton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to both sides of the station by ramps. Interchange between platforms is via a ramped underpass at the London end of the platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 in the Booking Hall and in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Main Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Serpentine Road
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 10:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Station Road opposite The Avocet pub To Poole: Station Road outside The Avocet pub
- 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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