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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 PaddingtontrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchestertrainLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h
    £70–165

  2. Drive 217.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barry to Colchestercar217.9 mi
    4h 14m
    £54–77

  3. Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)planeCWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    6h 10m
    £229–681

  4. Train via Gloucester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to GloucestertrainCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Gloucester to Stansted AirporttrainBristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
    9h 11m
    £102–315

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeCWL - STN
    5h 39m
    £72–170

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeBRS - STN
    7h 23m
    £87–181

Barry to Colchester by train

Calendar209Weekly Trains
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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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. Alternatively, Ryanair, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 6 times a week.

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