The average train between Telford and Paignton takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Telford 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 Telford and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Telford is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Telford to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Paignton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Telford to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Telford Central station.
Telford to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Telford to Paignton train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Telford and Paignton is 260.9 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 4h 57m.