The average train between Stratford and Paignton takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Stratford 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.
Trains run hourly between Stratford and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Stratford is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Stratford station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Stratford to Paignton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Stratford to Paignton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Stratford to Paignton train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Stratford and Paignton is 277.9 km. The road distance is 336 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 32m.