The average train between Paignton and Farnborough takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Farnborough. 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 Farnborough. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Farnborough at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Farnborough. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Farnborough station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Paignton to Farnborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Farnborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Paignton to Farnborough train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Farnborough is 219.2 km. The road distance is 290 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 2h 8m.