Paignton live departures
Next trains leaving Paignton (PGN), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Paignton live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codePGN
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates50.4347, -3.5644
- Nearest stationTorquay (3.3 km)
- Passengers 2024-25707,018
- GB rank709th busiest
- Managed byGreat Western Railway
About this board
Paignton is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code PGN. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Paignton handled 707,018 passenger entries and exits, ranking 709th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Exeter Central (104,798 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Paignton usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Paignton
Paignton station FAQs
What is the station code for Paignton?
The three-letter CRS code for Paignton is PGN. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Paignton departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Paignton itself.
How busy is Paignton station?
Paignton recorded 707,018 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 709th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Exeter Central.
Which stations are closest to Paignton?
The nearest station is Torquay, about 3.3 km away in a straight line. Torre (4.4 km) and Totnes (8.8 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.