The average train between Guildford and Paignton takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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 Guildford and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Paignton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Guildford to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Guildford to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Guildford and Paignton is 228.2 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Paignton via Reading and Newton Abbot in around 3h 56m.