The average train between Winchester and Paignton takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Winchester 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 Winchester and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winchester is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Winchester station and arriving at Paignton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Winchester to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Winchester station.
Winchester to Paignton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Winchester to Paignton train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Winchester and Paignton is 173 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Winchester to Paignton via Reading and Newton Abbot in around 3h 50m.