The average train between Paignton and Plymouth Station takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is an hourly train service from Paignton to Plymouth Station. 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 Plymouth Station. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Plymouth Station at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Plymouth Station. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Plymouth Station station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Paignton to Plymouth Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Paignton station.
Paignton to Plymouth Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Paignton to Plymouth Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Plymouth Station is 41.3 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Plymouth via Newton Abbot in around 1h 11m.