The average train between Colchester and Exeter (Station) takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Exeter (Station). 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 Colchester and Exeter (Station). The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Exeter (Station) at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Exeter (Station). However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Exeter (Station) station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Colchester to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Colchester to Exeter (Station) train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Colchester and Exeter (Station) is 333.7 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Exeter (Station) via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Exeter Central in around 5h 26m.