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

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Salcombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    6h 4m
    £114–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Coronation Road opp Town Millbus bus 501
    10h 35m
    £42–73

  3. Drive  270.3 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Salcombecar car 270.3 mi
    5h 26m
    £67–96

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain train
    8h 5m
    £137–306

  5. Train via Exeter

    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 Totnestrain train
    7h 40m
    £100–192

Colchester to Salcombe by train and bus

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Beadon Cross via Stratford, London Paddington, Totnes, and Station Road in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Shadycombe Road via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 10h 35m.

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