The average train between Swansea and Paignton takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Paignton. 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 Swansea and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Paignton? 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 Swansea to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Paignton station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Swansea to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Swansea to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and Paignton is 134.4 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Paignton via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot in around 4h 39m.