The average train between Torquay and Colchester takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay 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 Torquay and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Torquay to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Torquay to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Torquay and Colchester is 347.1 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Colchester via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 32m.