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Newton Abbot Town and GWR Museum
Volunteer-run local museum covering Newton Abbot's railways, markets, industry, and everyday life. Best museum choice for understanding the town.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€8
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€8
Fastest journey on Sep 18
18 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
18 m
Trains on Sep 18
1
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton to Newton Abbot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton to Newton Abbot will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 1 trains from Paignton to Newton Abbot, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 18 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 Newton Abbot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 6 miles (11 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €3 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (16m by train vs 18m by car). Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Paignton to Newton Abbot trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y41870 | On time 8:15 AM Paignton station (PGN) | 0h16 | 8:31 AM Newton Abbot station (NTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y41873 | On time 8:45 AM Paignton station (PGN) | 0h16 | 9:01 AM Newton Abbot station (NTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15229 | On time 9:16 AM Paignton station (PGN) | 0h15 | 9:31 AM Newton Abbot station (NTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80241 | On time 9:45 AM Paignton station (PGN) | 0h18 | 10:03 AM Newton Abbot station (NTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00865 | On time 10:14 AM Paignton station (PGN) | 0h14 | 10:28 AM Newton Abbot station (NTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80244 | On time 10:24 AM Paignton station (PGN) | 0h16 | 10:40 AM Newton Abbot station (NTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Paignton to Newton Abbot run on average 6 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (11 km) distance in 14m.
Distance 6 miles (11 km) |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
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Discover the best of Newton Abbot — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newton Abbot trip today.
Volunteer-run local museum covering Newton Abbot's railways, markets, industry, and everyday life. Best museum choice for understanding the town.
National Trust manor with furnished historic rooms and interpretation displays. Combines architecture, collections, and gardens in one heritage visit.
Contemporary art gallery and studios in nearby Bovey Tracey. Known for changing exhibitions and a strong connection to Devon's craft scene.
Busy pedestrian-friendly market square at the heart of town. Best for atmosphere, civic heritage, and seeing Newton Abbot's traditional market character.
Historic market and event space central to local life. Worth visiting on market days for an authentic sense of the town's long trading tradition.
River and wetland nature reserve with paths, birds, and open views. A local favorite for quiet walks and easy access to waterside scenery.
A classic Devon cream tea with scones, clotted cream and jam. In Devon, cream goes on before jam, making it a proud local ritual.
Fresh crab landed on the South Devon coast, often served simply in salads or sandwiches. It is prized for sweet meat and local fishing heritage.
A traditional beef and root vegetable pie linked to Devon farm cooking. It is hearty pub fare rooted in the county’s rural past.
Stylish bistro in Newton Abbot known for modern British cooking, good local produce and a relaxed polished atmosphere.
Well-regarded Indian restaurant offering curries, tandoori dishes and attentive service in a comfortable dining room.
Established café and deli style venue popular for lunches, cakes and coffee, with a welcoming local atmosphere.
Moderate for UK market towns; hotels and dining are usually lower than London, while rail travel and peak-season stays can raise visitor costs.
Tipping is optional. 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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Newton Abbot Railway Station -> Newton Abbot Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton to Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paignton to Newton Abbot trains use the Paignton to Newton Abbot station pair. Use this guide to compare Paignton and Newton Abbot 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.
Newton Abbot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Newton Abbot.
Wi-Fi is available at Newton Abbot. ATMs are available at Newton Abbot.
Ticket office support is available at Newton Abbot.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newton Abbot: Parking, WC.
Available at Newton Abbot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newton Abbot: 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 all platforms via lifts and an overbridge from platform 3. 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: Station phone boxes are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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