The average train between Paignton and Basildon takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Basildon. 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 Paignton and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Basildon at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Basildon station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Paignton to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Paignton station.
Paignton to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Paignton to Basildon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Basildon is 308.5 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Basildon via Exeter St Davids, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 5h 59m.