The average train between Farnborough and Paignton takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Farnborough 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 Farnborough and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Farnborough is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Farnborough 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 Farnborough to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Farnborough station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Farnborough to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Farnborough to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Farnborough to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Farnborough and Paignton is 219.2 km. The road distance is 290 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 2m.