The average train between Forest Hill and Paignton takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Hill is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Forest Hill to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Forest Hill station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Forest Hill to Paignton train services, operated by Southern, depart from London Paddington station.
Forest Hill to Paignton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Forest Hill to Paignton train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Forest Hill and Paignton is 270.3 km. The road distance is 340 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 30m.