The average train between Reading and Paignton takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Paignton. 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 Reading and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Reading to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Reading to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Paignton is 214.4 km. The road distance is 265 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 2h 4m.