The average train between Paignton and Essex takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton to Essex. 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 Paignton and Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Paignton to Essex? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Essex. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Essex station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Paignton to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Paignton to Essex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Paignton and Essex is 328.6 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to White Notley via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 23m.