The average train between Paignton and Gloucester takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Gloucester station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Paignton to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Paignton station.
Paignton to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Paignton to Gloucester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Gloucester is 183.9 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Gloucester via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 26m.