The average train between Durham and Paignton takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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 3 hours between Durham and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 4:52 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Durham to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Durham to Paignton train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Durham and Paignton is 501.1 km. The road distance is 640 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Newton Abbot every 3 hours. Tickets cost £210–300 and the journey takes 6h 16m.