The average train between Farnborough and Paignton takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. 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 1:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Farnborough is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 3m • 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 Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Farnborough to Paignton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Farnborough to Paignton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Paignton station.
Book your Farnborough to Paignton train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Farnborough and Paignton is 219.2 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Farnborough (Main) to Paignton via Basingstoke and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 17m.