The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Paignton
Cheapest price
£303
Average price
£304
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Paignton will cost around £304 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £303.
To travel from Chester to Paignton you need to make at least one change.








Live departures
Chester to Paignton train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Paignton trains for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:32 Chester | 5h28 | 18:00 Paignton | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:02 Chester | 4h58 | 18:00 Paignton | 2 changes | |
| Monday 24 November | |||||
![]() | 07:32 Chester | 5h35 | 13:07 Paignton | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:56 Chester | 5h11 | 13:07 Paignton | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Paignton
Trains from Chester to Paignton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £308 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:56, the last at 14:22. The fastest train covers the 310 km distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 310 km |
Average train duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £308 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 05:56 |
Last train 14:22 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Chester to Paignton trainsGreat Western Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Chester and Paignton from £308. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chester to Paignton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Paignton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paignton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Paignton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The public phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station
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