Paignton to Cardiff Trains

Paignton to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Cardiff takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 53m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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3h 14m

£55–110

Paignton to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Paignton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:20 PM → 3:22 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
1:40 PM → 4:16 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
2:38 PM → 5:49 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
3:22 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:48 AM
8h 46m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:48 AM
8h 46m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:45 AM
8h 43m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:45 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:15 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 3:02 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:34 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:48 AM
8h 46m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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