Exeter to Colchester Trains

Exeter to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Colchester takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. 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.

4h 3m
Duration: 228 mi
Distance: £121
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 27m

£101–177

Exeter to Colchester train times

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 8:57 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:18 AM
6h 11m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:18 AM
6h 11m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:18 AM
6h 11m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:18 AM
6h 11m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:12 AM → 7:13 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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