The average train between Croydon and Paignton takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 hourly between Croydon and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Croydon to Paignton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Paignton. However, there are services departing from London Paddington station and arriving at Newton Abbot station via Newton Abbot station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Croydon to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
Croydon to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
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The distance between Croydon and Paignton is 265 km. The road distance is 312 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 2h 33m.