Train Paignton to Reading from £85 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Reading takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h
Duration: 165 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newton Abbot

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Take the train from Newton Abbot to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...

2h 54m

£69–137

Paignton to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Paignton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

2:40 PM → 5:45 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
4:17 PM → 7:00 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
4:53 PM → 7:59 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 1:57 PM
3h • 1 change
11:55 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 3:58 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

12:02 AM → 3:55 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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