The average train between Salisbury and Paignton takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury to Paignton. 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 Salisbury and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Paignton station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Salisbury to Paignton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Paignton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Paignton station.
Book your Salisbury to Paignton train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Salisbury and Paignton is 143.2 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to Paignton via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 7m.