The average train between Maidstone and Paignton takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 every 2 hours between Maidstone and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Paignton station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Maidstone to Paignton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Paignton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Maidstone to Paignton train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maidstone and Paignton is 301.2 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Paignton via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 54m.