The average train between Burnley and Paignton takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley to Paignton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Burnley and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Paignton at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Paignton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Burnley to Paignton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Burnley to Paignton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Burnley to Paignton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Paignton is 383.8 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Paignton via Preston, Birmingham New Street, and Newton Abbot in around 7h 33m.