The average train between Exmouth and Colchester takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Exmouth 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 Exmouth and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Exmouth is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Exmouth to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Exmouth station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Exmouth to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exmouth to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Exmouth to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Exmouth and Colchester is 331.3 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Exmouth to Colchester via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 25m.