The average train between Paignton and Dover takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 57m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Paignton to Dover? 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Dover station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Paignton to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Paignton to Dover train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Dover is 351.5 km. The road distance is 451 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Dover Priory via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 25m.