Paignton to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Chester takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 59m
Duration: 266 mi
Distance: £130
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 35m

£105–178

Paignton to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Paignton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:53 PM → 8:47 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
4:40 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
5:27 PM → 10:49 PM
5h 22m • 3 changes
5:55 PM → 11:28 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:34 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:41 AM
10h 39m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:41 AM
10h 39m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:41 AM
10h 39m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:41 AM
10h 39m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:42 AM
10h 40m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paignton to Chester? 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.