The average train between Paignton and Southampton Airport (SOU) takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU). 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 Southampton Airport (SOU). The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Southampton Airport (SOU) at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU). However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU) station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Airport Parkway station.
Book your Paignton to Southampton Airport (SOU) train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Southampton Airport (SOU) is 165.6 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Southampton Airport Parkway via Newton Abbot and Reading in around 4h 23m.