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Barnstaple to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Colchester takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Colchester. 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 52m
Duration
267 mi
Distance
£145
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
  3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
4h 58m
£121–239

Barnstaple to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Colchester via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 58m.

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