The average train between Chatham and Paignton takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham 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 Chatham and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Paignton station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Chatham to Paignton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Paignton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Chatham to Paignton train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chatham and Paignton is 305.7 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Paignton via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 45m.