There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Paignton by train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Paigntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
5h 33m£136–197Drive 237 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Paigntoncar 237 mi
4h 36m£58–84Train, fly
- Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
5h 8m£109–201Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 39m£122–224
Chester to Paignton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Paignton is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Paignton is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Paignton via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Chester and Paignton is 267 miles. The road distance is 238.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £130 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Chester to Paignton, including transfers.
Chester to Paignton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Paignton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Paignton is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Chester to Paignton.
Book your Chester to Paignton train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Paignton, England?
You can take a train from Chester to Paignton via Stafford in around 5h 33m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Chester to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Stafford to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £120–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 2879+ hotels available in Paignton.





















