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Outbound fromPaignton to Lewisham by train
It takes an average of 4h 22m to travel from Paignton to Lewisham by train, over a distance of around 170 miles (274 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Paignton to Lewisham and tickets for this journey start from £33.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 16:40 | |
| Departure station | Paignton | |
| Arrival station | Lewisham | |
| Journey time | From 4h 15m | |
| Distance | 170 miles (274 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 4 changes | |
| Price | From £33.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, Southeastern |
Travelling from Paignton to Lewisham by train
Looking to travel from Paignton to Lewisham by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 22 minutes to travel from Paignton to Lewisham by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 15 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 170 miles (274 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 4 changes during the journey to Lewisham, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, Southeastern or CrossCountry to get to Lewisham. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Paignton to Lewisham in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £33.50.
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Cheap train tickets from Paignton to Lewisham
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 Paignton to Lewisham 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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