The average train between Braintree and Paignton takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Braintree 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 every 2 hours between Braintree and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Paignton at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Paignton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Braintree to Paignton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Paignton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Braintree to Paignton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Braintree and Paignton is 329.1 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Paignton via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 58m.