The average train between Paignton and Rugby takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Rugby at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Paignton to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Paignton to Rugby train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Rugby is 268 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Rugby via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 36m.