The average train between Paignton and Gunnislake takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton to Gunnislake. 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 4 hours between Paignton and Gunnislake. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Gunnislake at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Paignton to Gunnislake? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Gunnislake. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Gunnislake station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Paignton to Gunnislake train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Gunnislake train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gunnislake station.
Book your Paignton to Gunnislake train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Gunnislake is 46.9 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Gunnislake via Newton Abbot and Plymouth in around 2h 57m.