The average train between Birkenhead and Paignton takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Paignton at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Paignton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Birkenhead to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Birkenhead to Paignton train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Birkenhead and Paignton is 331.1 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 6h 6m.