The average train between Falmouth and Paignton takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Falmouth 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 Falmouth and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falmouth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Paignton at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Truro and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Falmouth to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Falmouth station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Falmouth to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
Falmouth to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Falmouth to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Falmouth and Paignton is 111.3 km. The road distance is 165 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Truro to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.