Paignton to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Paignton to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Paignton to Preston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:34 View journey
Last train 23:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 8m View journey
Distance (km) 374
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey US$141.81 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 19m
Train operators 8

Going from Paignton to Preston by train

About to set off from Paignton to Preston by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train travel from Paignton to Preston

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Paignton to Preston:

  • Cheapest ticket: US$141.81

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Paignton to Preston departure timetable

On this route, 23 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Paignton at 06:34 and the last leaving at 23:55 during the week.

For weekend travel to Preston, the earliest departure is at 06:34 and the last one is at 23:00. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 33 minutes.

Paignton to Preston distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 374 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Booking time frame: Paignton to Preston trains

Tickets for travel to Preston along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

More information on train travel from Paignton to Preston

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Preston city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Paignton to Preston

Want to know more about your journey from Paignton to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Paignton and Preston is 374 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.