The average train between Rayleigh and Paignton takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rayleigh 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Newton Abbot station via Stratford (London) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Rayleigh to Paignton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
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The distance between Rayleigh and Paignton is 318.6 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Paignton via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 48m.