The average train between Paignton and Cannock takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Cannock. 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 hourly between Paignton and Cannock. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Cannock at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Cannock. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Cannock station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Paignton to Cannock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Cannock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Paignton to Cannock train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Paignton and Cannock is 272.3 km. The road distance is 340 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 2h 51m.