The average train between Oxford and Paignton takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 Oxford and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Paignton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Oxford to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Oxford to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Oxford and Paignton is 217.9 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Paignton via Reading and Newton Abbot in around 3h 37m.