The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Paignton
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
6 h 33 m
Average duration
6 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Paignton will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stansted for Paignton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 311 km distance in an average of 6 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 33 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 Stansted to Paignton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 311 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£74 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted to Paignton train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Paignton trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:30 Stansted | 6h33 | 11:03 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted to Paignton
Trains from Stansted to Paignton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 311 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 22:40 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Stansted to Paignton trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Stansted and Paignton from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stansted to Paignton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted 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 Stansted and Paignton
- 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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