Train from London to Paignton: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Paignton on 29 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
PaigntonCheapest
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
PaigntonFastest
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
PaigntonNo tags
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
PaigntonNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:22 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Paignton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Paignton. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 480, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 10mAverage duration
269 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 289 - R 1 187Average duration6h
7kg CO₂e
Average priceR 859 - R 5 480Average duration3h 5m
6kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 480 - R 571Average duration3h 10m
11kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Paignton by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from London to Paignton?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Paignton start from R 859. The average price for this train route is around R 2 237. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Paignton?

    The average train journey time from London to Paignton is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 266 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 49m and is operated by Great Western Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Paignton route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from London to Paignton departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:50.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
27/01
R 1 671
28/01
No data
Today
R 1 703
30/01
No data
31/01
R 1 025
01/02
R 931
02/02
R 1 143
03/02
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Paignton was searched and found on 01 Feb 2026 with a price of R 931

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

You can expect to pay from R 931 to R 5 323 for a train ticket from London to Paignton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 931, which is on 2026-02-01.

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