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Outbound fromGillingham (Dorset) to Paignton by train
It takes an average of 3h 3m to travel from Gillingham (Dorset) to Paignton by train, over a distance of around 70 miles (113 km). There are normally 20 trains per day travelling from Gillingham (Dorset) to Paignton and tickets for this journey start from £15.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:18 | |
| Departure station | Gillingham (Dorset) | |
| Arrival station | Paignton | |
| Journey time | From 2h 15m | |
| Distance | 70 miles (113 km) | |
| Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £15.90 | |
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Taking the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Paignton in 2 hours 15 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Paignton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 3 minutes to travel the 70 miles (113 km) from Gillingham (Dorset) to Paignton by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 20 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or CrossCountry to Paignton. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Gillingham (Dorset) to Paignton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £15.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Paignton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Gillingham (Dorset) to Paignton
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