The average train between Newquay and Paignton takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Newquay 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 3 hours between Newquay and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newquay is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Par and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Newquay station and arriving at Paignton station via Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Newquay to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newquay station.
Newquay to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Newquay to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Newquay and Paignton is 106.7 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Newquay to Paignton via Par and Newton Abbot in around 3h 30m.