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How to get fromColchester to Cornwallby train, plane, bus or car

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

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  1. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Chelmsfordtrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)planeSTN - NQY
    3h 55m
    £69–299

  2. Train via Exeter

    cheapest
    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
    9h 10m
    £53–242

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus816
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus404 / ...
    12h 42m
    £64–146

  4. Drive 295.2 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Cornwallcar295.2 mi
    5h 46m
    £72–104

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)planeLHR - NQY
    6h 31m
    £190–529

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)trainNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bodmin ParkwaytrainLondon Paddington - Penzance
    10h 18m
    £103–211

Colchester to Cornwall by train, subway, and bus

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Roundabout via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bowling Green Turn via London Victoria and Bus Station in around 12h 42m.

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