The average train between Paignton and Guildford takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Guildford. 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 Guildford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Guildford at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Guildford station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Paignton to Guildford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Guildford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Paignton to Guildford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Guildford is 228.2 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Guildford via Newton Abbot and Reading in around 3h 57m.