The average train between Northampton and Paignton takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Paignton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Northampton to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Northampton to Paignton train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Northampton and Paignton is 274.7 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 5h 24m.