Basingstoke to Paignton by train

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Overview: trains from Basingstoke to Paignton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Basingstoke to Paignton, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:02 View journey
Last train 23:13 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 4m View journey
Distance (km) 197
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey AU$122.64 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 4m
Train operators 6

Explore Basingstoke to Paignton by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Basingstoke to Paignton aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train travel from Basingstoke to Paignton

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Basingstoke to Paignton:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$122.64

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Basingstoke to Paignton departure timetable

On this route, 20 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Basingstoke at 00:02 and the last leaving at 22:55 during the week.

For weekend travel to Paignton, the earliest departure is at 00:02 and the last one is at 23:13. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 50 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Basingstoke to Paignton?

This journey covers a total of 197 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 4 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Basingstoke and Paignton?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Paignton

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Paignton.

FAQs about the train journey from Basingstoke to Paignton

Want to know more about your journey from Basingstoke to Paignton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Basingstoke and Paignton covers 197 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.