The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Paignton
Cheapest price
£352
Average price
£353
Fastest journey
5 h 17 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Paignton will cost around £353 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £352.
To travel from York to Paignton you need to make at least one change.
7:255h42York13:07Paignton£3521One-way1 change
13:365h17York18:53Paignton£3521One-way1 change
20:4013h11York9:51Paignton£3521One-way1 change
6:425h57York12:39Paignton£3561One-way1 change
7:436h00York13:43Paignton£3561One-way1 change
13:365h17York18:53Paignton£3521One-way1 change
7:255h42York13:07Paignton£3521One-way1 change
11:425h51York17:33Paignton£3561One-way1 change
12:425h51York18:33Paignton£3561One-way1 change
6:425h57York12:39Paignton£3561One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for York to Paignton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Paignton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £97.
Distance: 427 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£97 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
York to Paignton train times
The table below shows live departures for York to Paignton trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 28 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:42 York | 5h57 | 12:39 Paignton | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:25 York | 5h42 | 13:07 Paignton | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:43 York | 6h00 | 13:43 Paignton | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:41 York | 6h07 | 14:48 Paignton | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:42 York | 6h01 | 15:43 Paignton | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets York to Paignton by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Why should you book York to Paignton trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from York to Paignton.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Paignton
Trains from York to Paignton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £97 but you can travel from only £41 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 18:19. The fastest train covers the 427 km distance in 6h 1m.
Distance 427 km |
Average train duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £97 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 1m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 18:19 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country from York to Paignton trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between York and Paignton from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
Cross Country
FAQs: York to Paignton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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 York and Paignton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- 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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