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Paignton to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Cardiff takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. 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 47m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
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Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 20m
£60–122

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 8:56 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 141 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Cardiff Central via Newton Abbot and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 20m.

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