The average train between Nailsea and Paignton takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Nailsea 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 2 hours between Nailsea and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nailsea is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nailsea to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Nailsea station and arriving at Paignton station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Nailsea to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Nailsea & Backwell station.
Nailsea to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paignton station.
Book your Nailsea to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Nailsea and Paignton is 124.5 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Nailsea & Backwell to Paignton via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 38m.