The average train between Cannock and Paignton takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Cannock 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 Cannock and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cannock is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Paignton at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cannock to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Cannock station and arriving at Paignton station via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Cannock to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Cannock to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Cannock to Paignton train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cannock and Paignton is 272.3 km. The road distance is 340 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 2h 58m.