The average train between Chelmsford and Paignton takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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 hourly between Chelmsford and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Paignton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Chelmsford to Paignton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Paignton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Chelmsford to Paignton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chelmsford and Paignton is 316.8 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Paignton via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 33m.