The average train between Congleton and Paignton takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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 every 2 hours between Congleton and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Paignton at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Stoke-on-Trent and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Congleton 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 Congleton to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Paignton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Congleton to Paignton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Congleton to Paignton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Congleton to Paignton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Congleton and Paignton is 317.3 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Paignton via Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham New Street, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 56m.