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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Paignton (PGN)

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20

train journeys
per day

218

miles (351 kms)

4hrs 22 mins

fastest journey

05:12 / 23:29

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Paignton (PGN)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Paignton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Paignton is approximately 218 miles (351 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 39 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Paignton.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Paignton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 22 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Paignton Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:12
    5 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    10:16
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    4 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    10:52
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:30
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    12:24
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:08
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    12:39
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    12:59
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    14:23
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:30
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    15:23
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:30
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    16:26
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:30
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    17:33
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:01
    4 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    17:44
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:30
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    18:02
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:43
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    18:53
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:30
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    19:09
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:30
    4 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    20:05
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:29
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    21:35
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:30
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    22:04
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:30
    5 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    23:55
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:03
    7 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    05:50
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:03
    10 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    09:31
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:22
    13 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    12:39
    Colchester
    Paignton
    Colchester to Paignton

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Paignton Station

Station name Paignton (PGN)
Address Paignton station, Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:55 - 18:00
Saturday 07:30 - 16:55
Sunday 09:40 - 16:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Paignton

The travel time between Colchester and Paignton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 39 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 22 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Paignton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:29.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Paignton can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Paignton. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Paignton.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Paignton, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.