The average train between Paignton and Cambridge takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Cambridge. 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 Paignton and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Paignton to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Paignton to Cambridge train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Cambridge is 322.5 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Cambridge via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 40m.