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Outbound fromDawlish to Paignton by train
It takes an average of 33m to travel from Dawlish to Paignton by train, over a distance of around 11 miles (18 km). There are normally 46 trains per day travelling from Dawlish to Paignton and tickets for this journey start from £8.40 when you book in advance.
Take the train from Dawlish to Paignton in 28 minutes
If you want to travel from Dawlish to Paignton by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Dawlish to Paignton by train to take around 33 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 28 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 46 trains per day running on this route, which spans 11 miles (18 km). There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Paignton. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway or CrossCountry trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Dawlish to Paignton start from £8.40 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Dawlish to Paignton
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Dawlish to Paignton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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