Portsmouth to Paignton Trains

Portsmouth to Paignton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Paignton takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. 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 24m
Duration: 179 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 48m

£76–155

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 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:14 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
2:14 PM → 6:28 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
3:14 PM → 8:35 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes

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