The average train between Paignton and Wales takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Wales at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Wales. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Wales station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Paignton to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Paignton to Wales train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Wales is 206.8 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Cardiff Central via Newton Abbot and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 6m.