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

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

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  1. Train via Exeter

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    9h 13m
    £138–289

  2. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    6h 53m
    £38–331

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 406 / ...
    11h 38m
    £63–152

  4. Drive 295.2 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Cornwallcar car 295.2 mi
    5h 49m
    £74–107

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Partrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    10h 10m
    £141–277

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    9h 30m
    £168–532

Colchester to Cornwall by train, subway, and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Roundabout via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 11h 38m.

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