The average train between Paignton and Hemel Hempstead takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Hemel Hempstead. 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 Hemel Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Hemel Hempstead at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Hemel Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Hemel Hempstead station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Paignton to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Paignton to Hemel Hempstead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Hemel Hempstead is 262.4 km. The road distance is 359 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 34m.