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There are 6 ways to get from Barry to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 7m
    £92–182

  2. Drive 217.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barry to Colchestercar car 217.9 mi
    4h 16m
    £53–77

  3. Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CWL - STN
    6h 31m
    £60–245

  4. Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 55m
    £92–461

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane CWL - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain train
    6h 53m
    £245–714

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    7h 44m
    £78–225

Barry to Colchester by train

Calendar195Weekly Trains
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Barry to Colchester via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 4 times a week.

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