The average train between Fishguard and Paignton takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. 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 twice daily between Fishguard and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Fishguard is at 4:03 PM which arrives into Paignton at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 7h 5m. 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 Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
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.
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The distance between Fishguard and Paignton is 199.1 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Paignton via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newton Abbot in around 6h 25m.