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Chatham to Paignton trains

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The average train between Chatham and Paignton takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. 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.

5h 40m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
£122
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chatham to Paignton train times

Trains run hourly between Chatham and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 22m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 22m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 22m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 22m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 22m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 49m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 46m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 56m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 10m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 51m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chatham 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.

Map of how to get from Chatham to Paignton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 236.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Chatham, England and Paignton, England?

You can take a train from Chatham to Paignton via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 25m.

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