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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Paignton takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

3h 2m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newton Abbot

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2h 40m
£69–123

Reading to Paignton train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 55m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 5m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 1m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 5m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 1m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 5m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 1m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 5m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 1m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 5m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 2m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 28m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Paignton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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