The average train between Paignton and Holyhead takes 10h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton to Holyhead. 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 4 hours between Paignton and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 10h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Paignton to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Holyhead station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
Paignton to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Paignton to Holyhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Holyhead is 327.9 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Holyhead via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 7h 55m.