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Trains from Paignton (PGN) to Colchester (COL)

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21

train journeys
per day

218

miles (351 kms)

4hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

06:04 / 00:14

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Paignton (PGN) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Paignton and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Paignton to Colchester is approximately 218 miles (351 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 24 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Paignton to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 36 mins.

Journeys from Paignton to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:04
    4 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    10:40
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:34
    5 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    11:38
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:15
    5 hrs 3 changes
    13:15
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:48
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:16
    4 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    14:15
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:24
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    15:15
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:55
    4 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    15:45
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:20
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    16:15
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:20
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    17:14
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:20
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    18:15
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:55
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    19:01
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:20
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    19:15
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:38
    5 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    19:39
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:22
    4 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    20:11
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:16
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    21:04
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:40
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    22:15
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:18
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    23:15
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:04
    5 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    00:15
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:44
    6 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    01:56
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:19
    10 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    06:29
    Paignton
    Colchester
    Paignton to Colchester

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Paignton and Colchester

The travel time between Paignton and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 24 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Paignton and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:04, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:14.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Paignton & Colchester. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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