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Compare prices and tickets Rugby to Paignton by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rugby to Paignton
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Take a train from Rugby to Paignton and enjoy the approximately 268 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 19:03. The fastest train covers the 268 km distance in 4h 14m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £59
Distance 268 km |
Average train duration 4h 52m |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 19:03 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £59
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Rugby to Paignton trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Rugby and Paignton from £59. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 14m
West Midlands Trains frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Rugby to Paignton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby 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.
The train journey from Rugby to Paignton covers a distance of 268 km and takes approximately 4h 14m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train distance from Rugby to Paignton is 268 km.
The first train from Rugby to Paignton leaves at 5:35.
The last train from Rugby to Paignton departs at 19:03.
Trains from Rugby to Paignton run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Rugby to Paignton.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Rugby to Paignton.
To get from Rugby to Paignton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Rugby to Paignton.
The train station in Rugby that goes to Paignton is Rugby station (RUG), and it arrives at Paignton station (PGN).
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Paignton is by coach, costing approximately £59.
Booking trains from Rugby to Paignton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Rugby to Paignton offers picturesque views, particularly as it approaches the Devon coastline, where passengers can enjoy sweeping vistas of the sea and rolling countryside.
A day trip from Rugby to Paignton is not feasible, as the journey takes 4h 14m each way. The frequency is 2 per day for trains, with a distance of 268 km.
To explore Paignton's key attractions, such as Paignton Zoo, the sandy beaches, and the Dartmouth Steam Railway, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Rugby to Paignton.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rugby and Paignton
Rugby
Paignton
The major train station for departures in Rugby is Rugby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rugby for your trip from Rugby to Paignton.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Steep ramp from entrance to platforms, staff are available to help.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 5 and at the front of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 64 cycle spaces on Platform 2, 64 cycle spaces on Platform 4, a further 12 stands on the North end of Platform 2/4 and 16 cycle spaces outside Car Park 3 (Mutli-Story) a total of 156 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
Public transport options for Rugby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station,out towards the right hand side near to the short stay car park by the bus garage.
The major train station for arrivals in Paignton is Paignton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Paignton for your journey to Paignton from Rugby.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
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
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