The average train between Newport and Paignton takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport 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 Newport and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Paignton at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Paignton station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Newport to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Newport to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Newport and Paignton is 134.2 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Paignton via Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot in around 3h 10m.