The average train between Paignton and Wakefield takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Wakefield. 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 2 hours between Paignton and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Paignton to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Paignton to Wakefield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Wakefield is 387.8 km. The road distance is 475 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Wakefield Westgate every 2 hours. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 40m.