The average train between Sunderland and Paignton takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 3 hours between Sunderland and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Paignton at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Sunderland to Paignton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Paignton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Sunderland to Paignton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Sunderland and Paignton is 518.3 km. The road distance is 681 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Newton Abbot every 3 hours. Tickets cost £220–310 and the journey takes 6h 30m.