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National Trust house-museum with unusual 16-sided design, interiors, and collections. One of the area's most distinctive historic visitor attractions.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€14
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€14
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 30 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton to Exmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton to Exmouth will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from Paignton to Exmouth, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Exmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-3.99. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Paignton to Exmouth trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:17 AM Paignton | 2h30 | 10:47 AM Exmouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Paignton to Exmouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 5:51 AM |
Last train 10:25 PM |
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National Trust house-museum with unusual 16-sided design, interiors, and collections. One of the area's most distinctive historic visitor attractions.
Fine art museum in Exeter with changing exhibitions and an important regional collection. Good for visitors wanting a broader Devon culture day.
Small local museum covering Exmouth's seaside, maritime, and social history. A useful introduction to the town's past and community identity.
Long sandy beach and promenade ideal for seaside walks, swimming, and views across Lyme Bay. It is Exmouth's essential outdoor attraction.
Scenic walking route along red sandstone cliffs east of town. The path delivers some of the best coastal views in the Exmouth area.
Clifftop gardens with formal planting, dramatic sea views, and access to the South West Coast Path. A classic Exmouth viewpoint and walking spot.
Freshly landed crab from the Exe estuary and nearby coast, prized for sweet meat and served simply in sandwiches, salads, or dressed platters.
A classic Devon cream tea of scones, jam, and clotted cream. In Devon, the cream traditionally goes on before the jam.
Small mussels from the River Exe estuary, known for their salty-sweet flavour and long local shellfish tradition.
Long-running local favourite for hearty breakfasts, lunches, cakes, and cream teas in a casual café setting.
Popular seafront restaurant and fish bar known for fresh seafood, classic fish and chips, and relaxed coastal dining.
Well-regarded restaurant on Exmouth Marina serving modern British dishes with estuary views and a polished but welcoming feel.
Moderate for a UK seaside town; stays rise in summer, dining is mid-priced, and local buses are fairly affordable for visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes only if desired.
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Exmouth Railway Station -> Exmouth Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton to Exmouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paignton to Exmouth trains use the Paignton to Exmouth station pair. Use this guide to compare Paignton and Exmouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paignton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Paignton.
Ticket office support is available at Paignton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paignton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paignton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paignton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: The public phones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Exmouth is 1 km from Exmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Exmouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exmouth.
Wi-Fi is available at Exmouth.
Ticket office support is available at Exmouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exmouth: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Exmouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exmouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform. Only one platform in use. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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