The average train between Skegness and Paignton takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness 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 every 2 hours between Skegness and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Paignton station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Skegness to Paignton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Paignton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Skegness to Paignton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Skegness and Paignton is 403.3 km. The road distance is 589 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Paignton via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 6h 40m.