The average train between Swindon and Paignton takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Paignton station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Swindon to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paignton station.
Book your Swindon to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swindon and Paignton is 176.7 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Paignton via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 15m.