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Trains from Paignton (PGN) to Cardiff Bay (CDB)

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22

train journeys
per day

73

miles (118 kms)

3hrs 26 mins

fastest journey

06:34 / 23:36

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 5 changes)

3

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Paignton (PGN) to Cardiff Bay (CDB)

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Paignton and Cardiff Bay , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Paignton to Cardiff Bay is approximately 73 miles (118 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 32 mins.

CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Paignton and Cardiff Bay.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Paignton to Cardiff Bay. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 26 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Paignton to Cardiff Bay

Journeys from Paignton to Cardiff Bay Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:34
    3 hrs 32 mins 4 changes
    10:06
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:39
    3 hrs 27 mins 4 changes
    11:06
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:15
    3 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    12:06
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:48
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    12:54
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:16
    3 hrs 50 mins 4 changes
    13:06
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:42
    3 hrs 12 mins 5 changes
    13:54
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:55
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    14:54
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:20
    3 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    15:06
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:20
    3 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    16:06
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:55
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    16:54
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:40
    3 hrs 26 mins 4 changes
    17:06
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:55
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    17:54
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:38
    3 hrs 28 mins 4 changes
    18:06
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:52
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    18:54
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:22
    3 hrs 44 mins 4 changes
    19:06
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:40
    3 hrs 26 mins 4 changes
    20:06
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:40
    3 hrs 26 mins 4 changes
    21:06
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:18
    3 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    22:06
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:04
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    22:54
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 17th Jun
    20:19
    10 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    06:36
    Paignton
    Cardiff Bay
    Paignton to Cardiff Bay

About Paignton Station

Station name Paignton (PGN)
Address Paignton station, Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:55 - 18:00
Saturday 07:30 - 16:55
Sunday 09:40 - 16:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Cardiff Bay Station

Station name Cardiff Bay (CDB)
Address Cardiff Bay station, Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5LE
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Paignton and Cardiff Bay

The travel time between Paignton and Cardiff Bay by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 26 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Paignton and Cardiff Bay vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:34, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:36.

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Amenities on trains between Paignton and Cardiff Bay can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Paignton & Cardiff Bay. owever, there are 22 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Paignton and Cardiff Bay.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Paignton and Cardiff Bay, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.