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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Paignton | Exeter St David's | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Paignton | Exeter St David's | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Paignton | Exeter St Thomas | No tags | ||||
| Train | Paignton | Exeter St David's | No tags | ||||
| Train | Paignton | Exeter Central | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Paignton to Exeter
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Paignton to Exeter 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 Exeter?
The cheapest train tickets from Paignton to Exeter start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £10. 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 Exeter?
The average train journey time from Paignton to Exeter is 49m, covering a distance of 21 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 35m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Paignton to Exeter route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Paignton to Exeter?
The earliest train from Paignton to Exeter departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 23:21.
Which is the best train operator from Paignton to Exeter?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Paignton to Exeter?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Paignton to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Paignton to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Paignton to Exeter was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £10To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Paignton to Exeter as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £10 to £25 for a train ticket from Paignton to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-16.
Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
