The average train between Paignton and Gatwick Airport takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Gatwick Airport. 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 Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Paignton to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Paignton to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Gatwick Airport is 252.5 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Gatwick Airport via Newton Abbot and Reading in around 4h 46m.