The average train between Paignton and Tilbury takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Tilbury. 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 Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Tilbury at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Tilbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Paignton to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Paignton to Tilbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Tilbury is 298.2 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 34m.