The average train between Paignton and Bournemouth takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton to Bournemouth. 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 4 hours between Paignton and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 27m • 3 changes



4h 16m • 3 changes



4h 20m • 3 changes



4h 12m • 3 changes



4h 49m • 3 changes



5h 21m • 3 changes



4h 26m • 3 changes



4h 19m • 3 changes



5h 7m • 3 changes



5h 23m • 3 changes



5h 27m • 3 changes



4h 42m • 3 changes



5h 27m • 3 changes



4h 16m • 3 changes



4h 20m • 3 changes



4h 12m • 3 changes



9h 51m • 3 changes



5h 27m • 3 changes



4h 16m • 3 changes



4h 20m • 3 changes



9h 51m • 3 changes



5h 27m • 3 changes



4h 16m • 3 changes



4h 20m • 3 changes



9h 51m • 3 changes



5h 27m • 3 changes



4h 16m • 3 changes



4h 20m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Paignton to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Paignton to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Paignton to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Paignton and Bournemouth is 123.4 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Bournemouth via Newton Abbot, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 5h 1m.