The average train between St Ives and Paignton takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from St Ives 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 Ives and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Paignton at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from St Ives 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.
No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Paignton. However, there are services departing from St Erth station and arriving at Newton Abbot station via Newton Abbot station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
St Ives to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
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The distance between St Ives and Paignton is 137.9 km. The road distance is 165 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.