The average train between Paignton and Birmingham takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Birmingham. 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 Paignton and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Paignton to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Paignton to Birmingham train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Paignton and Birmingham is 255.1 km. The road distance is 310 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 2h 49m.