The average train between Shrewsbury and Paignton takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Paignton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Shrewsbury to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Paignton train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Paignton is 259.1 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 5h 18m.