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Paignton to St James Park (Exeter) Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Paignton to St James Park (Exeter), starting from £8.40 and averaging £8.40. The entire journey takes no more than 55 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
17:55 1 hour 2 minutes, Direct Paignton	18:57 St James Park (Exeter)	Find Tickets
18:20 1 hour 37 minutes, Changes required Paignton	19:57 St James Park (Exeter)	Find Tickets
20:55 1 hour 4 minutes, Direct Paignton	21:59 St James Park (Exeter)	Find Tickets
22:01 1 hour 3 minutes, Direct Paignton	23:04 St James Park (Exeter)	Find Tickets
22:40 7 hours 33 minutes, Changes required Paignton	06:13 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Paignton to St James Park (Exeter) Train Route Details

First train

09:15

Last train

22:40

Departure station

Paignton

Arrival station

St James Park (Exeter)

Journey time

55 minutes

Distance

34 km

Price

£8.40*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Paignton to St James Park (Exeter)

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Paignton to St James Park (Exeter). These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Paignton to St James Park (Exeter), you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Paignton to St James Park (Exeter) ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Paignton to St James Park (Exeter) more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Paignton to St James Park (Exeter) train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Paignton to St James Park (Exeter) Train prices and times

Paignton to St James Park (Exeter) Train Route Details