The average train between Wales and Paignton takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Paignton at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Paignton station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Wales to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Wales to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Wales and Paignton is 206.8 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paignton via Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot in around 3h 23m.