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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Paignton takes 4h 58m 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.

4h 58m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Shrewsbury to Paignton train times

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 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 45m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 46m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 46m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 2m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 27m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 41m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 46m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 46m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Paignton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Shrewsbury to Paignton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Paignton, England?

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 5h 19m.

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