What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Bodmin?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Bodmin is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Bodmin?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Bodmin is to bus and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs £55 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Dennison Road Car Park via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Stratford station, London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Colchester to Bodmin?

The distance between Colchester and Bodmin is 313 miles. The road distance is 290.8 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Bodmin without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Bodmin without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 8h 27m and costs £120 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Bodmin?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Colchester to Bodmin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bodmin bus from?

Colchester to Bodmin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bodmin train from?

Colchester to Bodmin train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Bodmin?

The best way to get from Colchester to Bodmin is to train via Exeter which takes 8h 27m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Colchester to Bodmin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Bodmin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Bodmin?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Bodmin is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Colchester to Bodmin.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Bodmin?

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Where can I stay near Bodmin?

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Colchester to Bodmin - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Colchester to Bodmin by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
8h 27m
£121–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 406 / ...
9h 59m
£48–88
Drive 289.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Bodmincar 289.2 mi
5h 47m
£72–104
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
5h 22m
£56–234
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bodmin Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
9h 13m
£132–241
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
8h 20m
£166–456
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
8h 51m
£158–337

Colchester to Bodmin by train, subway, and bus

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8h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 311.6 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Bodmin, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Robartes Road via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Dennison Road Car Park via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 59m.

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