The average train between Leicester and Paignton takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Paignton at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Paignton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Leicester to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Leicester to Paignton train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Leicester and Paignton is 297.3 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 5h 17m.