The average train between Holyhead and Paignton takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Paignton at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Paignton station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Holyhead to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Holyhead to Paignton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Holyhead and Paignton is 327.9 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Paignton via Chester, Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Newton Abbot in around 7h 56m.