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Cardiff to Paignton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Paignton takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

3h 44m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 21m
£60–118

Cardiff to Paignton train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff 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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 141 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Paignton, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paignton via Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot in around 3h 21m.

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