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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Colchester takes 4h 6m 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.

4h 6m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 27m
£105–198

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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 228.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 27m.

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