The average train between Paignton and Brighton and Hove takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Brighton and Hove. 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 Brighton and Hove. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Brighton and Hove at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Paignton to Brighton and Hove? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Brighton and Hove. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Brighton and Hove station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Paignton to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Paignton to Brighton and Hove train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Brighton and Hove is 246.2 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Brighton via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 59m.