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Ipswich to Paignton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Paignton takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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 51m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£144
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 7m
£120–218

Ipswich to Paignton train times

Trains run hourly between Ipswich and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 19m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 10m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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.

Map of how to get from Ipswich to Paignton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Paignton via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 7m.

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