The average train between Margate and Paignton takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Paignton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Margate to Paignton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Paignton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Margate to Paignton train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Margate and Paignton is 362.8 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Paignton via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 20m.