The average train between East Croydon and Paignton takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from East 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 East Croydon and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Croydon is at 11:24 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 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from East 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 East Croydon to Paignton. However, there are services departing from East Croydon station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
East Croydon to Paignton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
East Croydon to Paignton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your East Croydon to Paignton train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between East Croydon and Paignton is 265.1 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 2h 30m.