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The average train between Exeter and Colchester takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Exeter to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Exeter and Colchester is 334.2 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 19m.
