Paignton to Chester Trains

Paignton to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Chester takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 2m
Duration: 266 mi
Distance: £130
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 36m

£105–183

Paignton to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Paignton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:42 AM
10h 40m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
10:57 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 5:09 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:34 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:41 AM
10h 39m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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