The average train between Paignton and France takes 10h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton to France. 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 Paignton and France. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into France at 3:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to France. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at France station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
Paignton to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Paignton and France is 585.4 km. The road distance is 945 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Cité via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 8h 54m.