The average train between Port Talbot and Paignton takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Port Talbot to Paignton. 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 hourly between Port Talbot and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Port Talbot to Paignton? 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 Port Talbot to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Paignton station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Port Talbot to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Port Talbot to Paignton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Port Talbot and Paignton is 129.8 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Paignton via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot in around 4h 13m.