The average train between Paignton and Ipswich takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Ipswich. 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 Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Paignton to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Paignton to Ipswich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Paignton and Ipswich is 375 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Ipswich via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 5m.