The average train between Paignton and Chatham takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Chatham. 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 Chatham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Chatham at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Paignton to Chatham? 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 Chatham. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Chatham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Paignton to Chatham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Chatham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Paignton to Chatham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Chatham is 305.7 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Chatham via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 48m.