The average train between Paignton and Ashford takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Ashford. 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 Paignton and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Ashford at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Ashford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Paignton to Ashford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Ashford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Paignton to Ashford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Ashford is 322 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Ashford International via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 25m.