The average train between Runcorn and Paignton takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Paignton at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Paignton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Runcorn to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Paignton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Runcorn to Paignton train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Paignton is 328.2 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 5h 45m.