The average train between Colchester and Paignton takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Colchester and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Paignton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Colchester to Paignton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Paignton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Colchester to Paignton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Paignton is 351.2 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Paignton via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 42m.