The average train between Halifax and Paignton takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 every 2 hours between Halifax and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 5:16 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Halifax to Paignton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Halifax to Paignton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Halifax to Paignton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Halifax and Paignton is 383.2 km. The road distance is 528 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Newton Abbot every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 55m.