Cambridge to Paignton Trains

Cambridge to Paignton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Paignton takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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.

5h 16m
Duration: 259 mi
Distance: £142
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 42m

£117–249

Cambridge to Paignton train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

10:12 PM → 5:50 AM
Arrives next day
7h 38m • 3 changes
11:51 PM → 9:32 AM
Arrives next day
9h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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.

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Paignton, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Paignton via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 42m.

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