The average train between Hereford and Paignton takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Paignton at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Paignton station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Hereford to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Hereford to Paignton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Hereford and Paignton is 189.8 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Paignton via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 10m.