What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £75 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester Bus Station and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester Bus Station and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Colchester Town and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter?

The distance between Colchester Bus Station and Exeter is 232 miles. The road distance is 228.6 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £75 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester Bus Station to Exeter bus from?

Colchester Bus Station to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester Bus Station to Exeter train from?

Colchester Bus Station to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester Town station.

Train or bus from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter?

The best way to get from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £75 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Colchester Bus Station to Exeter bus arrive?

Colchester Bus Station to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester Bus Station to Exeter train arrive?

Colchester Bus Station to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester Bus Station to Exeter is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter?

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Colchester Bus Station to Exeter - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester Town to Stratford (London)Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
4h 11m
£75–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street501 / ...
7h 23m
£44–109
Drive 227.3 mi
1. Drive from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter227.3 mi
4h 35m
£57–82
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester Town to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
6h 21m
£132–348
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter CentralLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 28m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester Town to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)LHR - EXT
7h 12m
£162–534

Colchester Bus Station to Exeter by foot and train

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 230.8 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Colchester Bus Station, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a vehicle from Colchester Bus Station to Exeter St Davids via Colchester Town, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colchester Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Coach Stop, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 23m.

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