The average train between Fishguard and Paignton takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Fishguard 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 3 times a day between Fishguard and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 1:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Fishguard is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Paignton at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Fishguard station and arriving at Paignton station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Fishguard to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.
Fishguard to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Fishguard to Paignton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Fishguard and Paignton is 199.1 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Paignton via Swansea, Bristol Parkway, and Newton Abbot in around 6h 46m.