There are 3 ways to get from Paignton to Portsmouth by train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Westbury (Wilts)train Plymouth - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 4m£74–157Drive 148.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paignton to Portsmouthcar 148.3 mi
2h 50m£37–53Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 21m£70–154
Paignton to Portsmouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Portsmouth is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Paignton to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Newton Abbot and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Paignton and Portsmouth is 180 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.
The best way to get from Paignton to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Paignton to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Paignton to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Portsmouth is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Paignton to Portsmouth.
Book your Paignton to Portsmouth train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Paignton, England and Portsmouth, England?
You can take a train from Paignton to Portsmouth & Southsea via Newton Abbot and Westbury (Wilts) in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newton Abbot to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 3081+ hotels available in Portsmouth.


















