What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Torquay?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Torquay is to bus which costs £60 - £85 and takes 9h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Torquay?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £120 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Tesco via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Colchester to Torquay?

The distance between Colchester and Torquay is 258 miles. The road distance is 249.2 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Torquay without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £120 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Torquay?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Colchester to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Torquay bus from?

Colchester to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Torquay?

The best way to get from Colchester to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £85 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Colchester to Torquay bus arrive?

Colchester to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Torquay is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Colchester to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2550+ hotels available in Torquay.

Colchester to Torquay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Torquay 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
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
4h 57m
£122–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 501
9h 43m
£61–83
Drive 247.8 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Torquaycar 247.8 mi
4h 58m
£61–87
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 30m
£137–340
Train via Exeter St Davids
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
6h 28m
£109–240
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
8h
£175–463

Colchester to Torquay by train and bus

160Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Torquay.

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Distance: 256.4 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Cary Parade via Stratford, London Paddington, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Tesco via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 9h 43m.

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