The average train between Gillingham and Paignton takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Paignton station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Gillingham to Paignton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Gillingham to Paignton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Paignton station.
Book your Gillingham to Paignton train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Gillingham and Paignton is 112.9 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Paignton via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 42m.