The average train between Colchester and Exmouth takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Exmouth. 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 Exmouth. 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 Exmouth at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Exmouth. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Exmouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Colchester to Exmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Exmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Colchester to Exmouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Exmouth is 331.3 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Exmouth via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 37m.