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Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton (Station) and Exeter Central takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is an hourly train service from Paignton (Station) to Exeter Central. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 2m
Duration
29 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Paignton (Station) to Exeter Central train times

Trains run hourly between Paignton (Station) and Exeter Central. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paignton (Station) is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Exeter Central at 11:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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    train train 1h • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 1h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 1h • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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    train train 1h • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paignton (Station) to Exeter Central? 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.

Map of how to get from Paignton (Station) to Exeter Central.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Paignton (Station), England and Exeter Central, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Paignton to Exeter Central hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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