The average train between Paignton and Colchester takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Colchester. 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 Paignton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Paignton to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Paignton to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Colchester is 351.2 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Colchester via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 32m.