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

The average train ticket price from Plymouth to Paignton is $17. The best way to find train tickets from Plymouth to Paignton is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Plymouth to Paignton?

A train trip between Plymouth and Paignton is around 1h 28m, although the fastest train will take about 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 26 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Plymouth and Paignton?

The number of trains from Plymouth to Paignton can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Plymouth to Paignton by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Plymouth to Paignton?

When taking the train from Plymouth to Paignton, you can travel comfortably and safely with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.

Train Plymouth to Paignton from $8

Next departures

Next departures for Plymouth to Paignton on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:44pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	1h 39m	2:23pm	Paignton	Cheapest
3:15pm	Plymouth	1h 8m	4:23pm	Paignton	Fastest
12:44pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	1h 39m	2:23pm	Paignton	No tags
12:44pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	1h 39m	2:23pm	Paignton	No tags
12:44pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	1h 39m	2:23pm	Paignton	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to Paignton on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:42pm	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 52m	9:34pm	Paignton	Cheapest
8:35am	Plymouth	1h 8m	9:43am	Paignton	Fastest
7:32am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	1h 23m	8:55am	Paignton	No tags
7:32am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	1h 23m	8:55am	Paignton	No tags
9:54am	St Budeaux Victoria Road	1h 30m	11:24am	Paignton	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to Paignton on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:54am	St Budeaux Victoria Road	1h 30m	11:24am	Paignton	Cheapest
8:35am	Plymouth	1h 8m	9:43am	Paignton	Fastest
7:32am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	1h 23m	8:55am	Paignton	No tags
7:32am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	1h 23m	8:55am	Paignton	No tags
9:54am	St Budeaux Victoria Road	1h 30m	11:24am	Paignton	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to Paignton on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:54am	St Budeaux Victoria Road	1h 30m	11:24am	Paignton	Cheapest
8:35am	Plymouth	1h 8m	9:43am	Paignton	Fastest
7:32am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	1h 23m	8:55am	Paignton	No tags
7:32am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	1h 23m	8:55am	Paignton	No tags
9:54am	St Budeaux Victoria Road	1h 30m	11:24am	Paignton	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to Paignton on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:54am	St Budeaux Victoria Road	1h 30m	11:24am	Paignton	Cheapest
8:35am	Plymouth	1h 8m	9:43am	Paignton	Fastest
7:32am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	1h 23m	8:55am	Paignton	No tags
7:32am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	1h 23m	8:55am	Paignton	No tags
9:54am	St Budeaux Victoria Road	1h 30m	11:24am	Paignton	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to Paignton on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:42pm	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 52m	9:34pm	Paignton	Cheapest
8:35am	Plymouth	1h 8m	9:43am	Paignton	Fastest
7:32am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	1h 23m	8:55am	Paignton	No tags
7:32am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	1h 23m	8:55am	Paignton	No tags
9:54am	St Budeaux Victoria Road	1h 30m	11:24am	Paignton	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to Paignton on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:45am	St Budeaux Victoria Road	1h 38m	12:23pm	Paignton	Cheapest
11:15am	Plymouth	1h 8m	12:23pm	Paignton	Fastest
8:56am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 29m	11:25am	Paignton	No tags
8:56am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 29m	11:25am	Paignton	No tags
8:56am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 29m	11:25am	Paignton	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Plymouth to Paignton.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $17	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$8 - $36	Average Duration1h 28m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Plymouth to Paignton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Paignton. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1hAverage Duration

$7Cheapest ticket

1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Plymouth to Paignton: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$17

Average train trip duration1h 28m

Number of daily trains12

Earliest train departure7:32am

Distance27 miles (42 km)

Latest train departure9:24pm

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/541 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4.5

CrossCountry

4.5/543 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi4.1

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

Plymouth to Paignton Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/03

$16

10/04

$15

Today

$8

10/06

$14

10/07

$8

10/08

$8

10/09

$8

10/10

$14

The cheapest trip from Plymouth to Paignton was searched and found on Oct 5, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $34 for a train ticket from Plymouth to Paignton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-10-07.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Paignton, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Plymouth and Paignton, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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