The average train between Chatham and Paignton takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. 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 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 5h 22m. 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 London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
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, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chatham and Paignton is 305.7 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Paignton via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 8m.