There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to North Devon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 31m£132–245Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 41m£60–85Drive 249.9 mi
- Drive from Colchester to North Devoncar 249.9 mi
5h 9m£62–89Train via London
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 4m£117–253
Colchester to North Devon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to North Devon is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to North Devon is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to North Devon station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to North Devon. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Colchester and North Devon is 269 miles. The road distance is 251.3 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to North Devon without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £130 - £250.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Colchester to North Devon, including transfers.
Colchester to North Devon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to North Devon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to North Devon is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and North Devon, England?
You can take a train from Colchester to Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 41m.
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–25
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £90–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £120–170
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–180
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £120–180
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to North Devon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Colchester to North Devon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to North Devon is 251 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Colchester to North Devon.
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