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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Paignton takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to Paignton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 36m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Portsmouth to Paignton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 33m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 35m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 45m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Paignton? 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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Paignton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Paignton, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Paignton via Westbury (Wilts) and Newton Abbot in around 4h 44m.

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