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Colchester to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Exeter takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 3m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 41m
£104–203

Colchester to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 228.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Exeter St Davids via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 41m.

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