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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton station (PGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£78
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton station (PGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton station (PGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.
Of the 2 trains that leave Paignton station (PGN) for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Paignton station (PGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton station (PGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 119 km
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£78 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paignton station (PGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Paignton station (PGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 20:19 Paignton station (PGN) | 3h10 | 23:29 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
| 07:15 Paignton station (PGN) | 4h01 | 11:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:38 Paignton station (PGN) | 3h27 | 17:05 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paignton station (PGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Paignton station (PGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 13:38. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 13:38 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Paignton station (PGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Paignton station (PGN) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paignton station (PGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton station (PGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Paignton station (PGN) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Dining
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Bike Parking
Car Rental
- 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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ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rental- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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