The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Paignton takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Paignton at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Paignton station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Paignton is 146.5 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 43m.