The average train between Bath and Paignton takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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 Bath and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Paignton station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Bath to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paignton station.
Book your Bath to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bath and Paignton is 134.4 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Paignton via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 2h 58m.