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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Paignton | Exeter St David's | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Paignton | Exeter St Thomas | No tags | ||||
| Train | Paignton | Exeter St Thomas | No tags | ||||
| Train | Paignton | Exeter St David's | No tags | ||||
| Train | Paignton | Exeter Central | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Paignton to Exeter
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paignton to Exeter by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Paignton to Exeter?
The cheapest train tickets from Paignton to Exeter start from $13. The average price for this train route is around $13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Paignton to Exeter?
The average train ride duration from Paignton to Exeter is 49m, covering a distance of 20 miles (32 km). The quickest train can get you there in 35m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Paignton to Exeter route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Paignton to Exeter?
The earliest train departs from Paignton to Exeter at 7:10am. And the latest train departs at 11:21pm.
What is the best train operator from Paignton to Exeter?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Paignton to Exeter?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Paignton to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Paignton to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Paignton to Exeter was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $12To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Paignton to Exeter, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $12 to $32 for a train ticket from Paignton to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-12-05.
