Margate to Paignton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Paignton takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. 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.

5h 47m
Duration: 294 mi
Distance: £156
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 27m

£132–240

Margate to Paignton train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:37 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.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:52 AM
5h 15m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:24 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:52 AM
5h 15m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:24 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:46 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 14m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 11m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:46 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
9:49 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 4:02 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:52 AM
5h 15m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:24 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:52 AM
5h 15m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:24 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:52 AM
5h 15m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:24 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Margate to Paignton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Margate, England and Paignton, England?

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 27m.

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