Colchester to Paignton Trains

Colchester to Paignton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Paignton takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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.

6h 22m
Duration: 256 mi
Distance: £122
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain

6h 38m

£99–191

Colchester to Paignton train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Paignton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Paignton, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Paignton via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 38m.

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