How much does a train ticket cost from Paignton to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Paignton to London start from £50. The average price for this train route is around £82. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Paignton to London?

The average train journey time from Paignton to London is 3h 12m, covering a distance of 165 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 56m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Paignton to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Paignton to London?

The earliest train from Paignton to London departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 19:45.

Train Paignton to London from £44

Next train departures

Next departures from Paignton to London on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:22	Paignton	3h 47m	19:09	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	18:19	Paignton	3h 38m	21:57	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	15:22	Paignton	3h 47m	19:09	London Paddington	No tags
Train	16:16	Paignton	3h 41m	19:57	London Paddington	No tags
Train	16:16	Paignton	3h 41m	19:57	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Paignton to London on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Paignton	3h 42m	10:52	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	08:34	Paignton	3h 26m	12:00	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:10	Paignton	3h 42m	10:52	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:34	Paignton	3h 26m	12:00	London Paddington	No tags
Train	09:16	Paignton	3h 43m	12:59	London Paddington	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:00 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Paignton to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 20mAverage duration

167 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £46	Average duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£50 - £257	Average duration3h 12m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£22 - £22	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £50

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Paignton to London by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Paignton to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Paignton to London start from £50. The average price for this train route is around £82. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Paignton to London?
The average train journey time from Paignton to London is 3h 12m, covering a distance of 165 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 56m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Paignton to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Paignton to London?
The earliest train from Paignton to London departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 19:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£78

11/12

£78

Today

£78

13/12

£80

14/12

No data

15/12

£49

16/12

£48

17/12

£49

The cheapest trip from Paignton to London was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Paignton to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £48 to £246 for a train ticket from Paignton to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £48, which is on 2025-12-16.