The average train between Paignton and Swansea takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Swansea. 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 Swansea. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Swansea at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paignton to Swansea? 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 Paignton to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Swansea station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Paignton to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Paignton to Swansea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Swansea is 134.4 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Swansea via Newton Abbot and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 37m.