The average train between Gillingham (Kent) and Paignton takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham (Kent) 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 (Kent) and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham (Kent) is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham (Kent) to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) station and arriving at Paignton station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Gillingham (Kent) to Paignton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham (Kent) to Paignton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Gillingham (Kent) to Paignton train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gillingham (Kent) and Paignton is 307.4 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Paignton via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 49m.