The average train between Gatwick Airport and Paignton takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading 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 Gatwick Airport to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Paignton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Gatwick Airport to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Paignton is 252.5 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Paignton via Reading and Newton Abbot in around 4h 38m.