The average train between Bournemouth and Paignton takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Paignton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Paignton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Bournemouth to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Bournemouth to Paignton train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and Paignton is 123.4 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Paignton via Reading and Newton Abbot in around 4h 32m.