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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Exeter takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is an hourly train service 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 1m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 38m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Exeter? 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.

Map of how to get from Colchester to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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 45m.

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