Which stations serve Dongguan and Huaihua?

Dongguan, Dongguan East, Dongguangang, Dongguan South, Dongguan West serve Dongguan; Huaihua, Huaihua South serve Huaihua.

Dongguan to Huaihua Train

东莞 → 怀化

Dongguan to Huaihua takes between 9 hours 40 minutes and 15 hours 28 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 5 direct services, with the first train at 11:41 and the last at 21:40. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

5 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K1172	11:41Dongguan East	22:54Huaihua South	11h13m
K356	12:15Dongguan	03:43Huaihua	15h28m
K685	13:20Dongguan East	04:02Huaihua	14h42m
K9260	20:40Dongguan	11:42Huaihua	15h02m
Z586	21:40Dongguan	07:20Huaihua South	9h40m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Dongguan and Huaihua

Compare the railway stations used to reach Dongguan and Huaihua. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Dongguan

Dongguan东莞
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Dongguan Rail Transit Line 2
Dongguan East东莞东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Dongguangang东莞港
Other railway station in Dongguan
Dongguan South东莞南
Other railway station in Dongguan
Dongguan West东莞西
Other railway station in Dongguan
Dongguan Rail Transit Line 1

Railway Stations in Huaihua

Huaihua怀化
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Huaihua South怀化南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Dongguan (东莞) to Huaihua (怀化)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	5
Fastest journey	9 hours 40 minutes on Z586 (21:40 to 07:20)
First train	11:41 K1172 from Dongguan East
Last train	21:40 Z586 from Dongguan
Departure stations on timetable	Dongguan East, Dongguan
Arrival stations on timetable	Huaihua South, Huaihua
Train types in snapshot	K, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Dongguan to Huaihua train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9h40m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 5 direct services between Dongguan and Huaihua.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.