The average train between Ely and Paignton takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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 Ely and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ely 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Paignton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Ely to Paignton train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Paignton train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Ely to Paignton train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ely and Paignton is 343.8 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Paignton via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 5m.