The average train between St. Austell and Paignton takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from St. Austell 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 St. Austell and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St. Austell is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St. Austell to Paignton. However, there are services departing from St. Austell station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
St. Austell to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from St Austell station.
St. Austell to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your St. Austell to Paignton train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between St. Austell and Paignton is 86.2 km. The road distance is 126 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Austell to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.