The average train between Paignton and Basildon takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. 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 8:10 PM which arrives into Basildon at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 3m. 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 London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Paignton to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Paignton to Basildon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Basildon is 308.5 km. The road distance is 369 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 34m.