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Trip Overview

The average train between Fishguard and Paignton takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. 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.

5h 48m
Duration
259 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Fishguard to Paignton train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Fishguard and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fishguard is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Paignton at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 38m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 38m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 38m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 32m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 38m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fishguard 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.

Map of how to get from Fishguard to Paignton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Paignton via Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot in around 6h 6m.

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