The average train between Basingstoke and Paignton takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Paignton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Basingstoke to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Basingstoke to Paignton train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Basingstoke and Paignton is 196.9 km. The road distance is 290 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 2h 5m.