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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 | Exeter St Thomas | Paignton | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Exeter St David's | Paignton | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Exeter St Thomas | Paignton | No tags | ||||
| Train | Exeter St Thomas | Paignton | No tags | ||||
| Train | Exeter St Thomas | Paignton | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Exeter to Paignton
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Paignton. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just NZ$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Exeter 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.
How much is the train ticket from Exeter to Paignton?
The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to Paignton start from NZ$22. The average price for this train route is around NZ$23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Exeter to Paignton?
The average train journey time from Exeter to Paignton is 50m, covering a distance of 32 km. The quickest train can get you there in 40m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Exeter to Paignton route?
Several major train operators serve 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 Exeter to Paignton?
The earliest train from Exeter to Paignton departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:05.
Which is the best train operator from Exeter to Paignton?
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 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter to Paignton?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Exeter to Paignton?
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 Exeter to Paignton?
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 Exeter to Paignton was searched and found on 28 Apr 2026 with a price of NZ$22To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Exeter to Paignton as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from NZ$22 to NZ$56 for a train ticket from Exeter to Paignton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NZ$22, which is on 2026-05-04.
