The average train between Paignton and Leicester takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Leicester. 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 Paignton and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paignton to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Leicester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Paignton to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Paignton to Leicester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Leicester is 297.3 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Leicester via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 4m.