The average train between Gloucester and Paignton takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Paignton at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Paignton station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Gloucester to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paignton station.
Book your Gloucester to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Gloucester and Paignton is 183.9 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Paignton via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 29m.