There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Lynton by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 30m£91–200Train via London
cheapest- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 2m£46–151Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
10h 26m£66–124Drive 242.2 mi
- Drive from Colchester to Lynton242.2 mi
5h 15m£60–86Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)STN - CWL
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lynton
7h 55m£102–245Train to London City Airport, fly, drive
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LCY - CWL
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lynton
7h 53m£254–767
Colchester to Lynton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Lynton is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Lynton is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Lynton. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Town Hall via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between Colchester and Lynton is 288 miles. The road distance is 243.6 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Lynton without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £90 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Colchester to Lynton, including transfers.
Colchester to Lynton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Lynton is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 10h 26m.
Colchester to Lynton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Lynton is 244 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Colchester to Lynton.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Lynton, Devon, England?
You can take a train from Colchester to Station Hill via Stratford, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Town Hall via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 26m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–180
Flights from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £240–650
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £75–440
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–70
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–65
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 945+ hotels available in Lynton.

















