The cheapest and fastest trains from Torquay to Paignton
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
6 m
Average duration
6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Torquay to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Torquay to Paignton will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 2 trains that leave Torquay for Paignton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 5 km distance in an average of 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 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 coach, ferry and train for Torquay to Paignton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 5 km
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£4 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
36m Average total duration Fastest 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Torquay to Paignton train times
The table below shows live departures for Torquay to Paignton trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:44 Torquay | 0h06 | 04:50 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:45 Torquay | 0h06 | 08:51 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:27 Torquay | 0h06 | 09:33 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Torquay to Paignton
Trains from Torquay to Paignton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 6m.
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 6m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:21 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Torquay to Paignton trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Torquay and Paignton from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Torquay to Paignton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Torquay 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 Torquay and Paignton
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, located adjacent to the station.
- On the Rocks
- The Elephant Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- The Grand Hotel
- The Imperial Torquay
- Hampton by Hilton Torquay
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms are accessible via lifts and ramps.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” This station has a degree of step free access to the down platform to Torquay however the north bound platform towards Exeter can only be accessed via a step bridge. 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 ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- 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: Bus Stops on Newton Road Opposite Travelodge towards Paignton / Outside Travelodge towards Newton Abbot.
- 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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