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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton to Reading
Cheapest price
£136
Average price
£139
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton to Reading will cost around £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £136.
Of the 20 trains that leave Paignton for Reading every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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10:552h55Paignton13:50Reading£1361One-way0 changes- 13:552h47Paignton16:42Reading£1361One-way0 changes
- 19:042h55Paignton21:59Reading£1361One-way0 changes
- 5:572h37Paignton8:34Reading£1391One-way1 change
- 6:342h55Paignton9:29Reading£1391One-way1 change
- 10:242h34Paignton12:58Reading£1391One-way1 change
- 15:222h34Paignton17:56Reading£1391One-way1 change
- 5:572h37Paignton8:34Reading£1391One-way1 change
- 13:202h37Paignton15:57Reading£1391One-way1 change
- 18:202h39Paignton20:59Reading£1391One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Paignton to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 214 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£64 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paignton to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Paignton to Reading trains for tomorrow, Monday 11 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 5:57 Paignton | 2h37 | 8:34 Reading | 1 change | |
| 6:34 Paignton | 2h55 | 9:29 Reading | 1 change | |
| 8:15 Paignton | 2h44 | 10:59 Reading | 1 change | |
| 8:45 Paignton | 2h55 | 11:40 Reading | 1 change | |
| 9:16 Paignton | 2h43 | 11:59 Reading | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Paignton to Reading by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paignton to Reading
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Trains from Paignton to Reading run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £44 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:48, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 0:48 |
Last train 23:21 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, first_great_western from Paignton to Reading trainsGreat Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Paignton and Reading from £44. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paignton to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton to Reading by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Paignton and Reading
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The public phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station
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LoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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