The average train between Totnes and Colchester takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Totnes 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 Totnes and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Totnes is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Totnes to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Totnes to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Totnes station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Totnes to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Totnes station.
Totnes to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Totnes to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Totnes and Colchester is 358.7 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Totnes to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 58m.